The Premier League has officially announced 115 charges against Manchester City, which could result in a 20-point deduction and potentially crown Liverpool as champions—congratulations to Liverpool fans!

According to *The Telegraph*, Manchester United, along with other Premier League clubs, may soon find themselves financially supporting the ongoing legal battle against Manchester City. This case, which has dragged on for several years, focuses on allegations that City breached various league regulations. One key issue for the clubs involved is that their financial contributions to the case would be “non-recoverable,” meaning they would not be reimbursed regardless of the outcome.

The Premier League has charged Manchester City with 115 violations, spanning from 2009 to 2023. As per reports from the BBC, these charges include 54 counts of allegedly failing to provide accurate financial information between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons and 14 instances related to misreporting payments to players and managers. Additionally, City is accused of violating UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules and not cooperating with the Premier League’s investigation between 2018 and 2023. These allegations initially surfaced through the German outlet *Der Spiegel*, though City has denied the claims, arguing that the evidence was unlawfully obtained.

At the heart of the case is the accusation that Manchester City inflated sponsorship deals to conceal additional payments to players and managers, giving the club a financial advantage that contributed to their success, including their 2023 treble victory under Pep Guardiola. The case is expected to proceed privately, with a verdict anticipated by early 2025. Premier League chief Richard Masters has emphasized the importance of resolving this issue, which was first publicly disclosed in February 2023.

Should Manchester City be found guilty of the charges, the club could face severe penalties, including relegation, points deductions, or substantial fines. Some analysts have even speculated that City could be stripped of past titles. This potential outcome would be of significant interest to Manchester United fans, as United finished second to City during three seasons covered by the alleged violations. If City’s titles were revoked, it might spark discussions about whether Manchester United should be retroactively awarded those championships.

A recent case involving Everton, in which the Premier League spent £4.7 million on legal fees and handed down a points deduction, could set a precedent for the case against Manchester City. Given the larger scale of City’s alleged infractions, legal costs are expected to be much higher, with all 20 Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, contributing to the expenses through deductions from central broadcast and commercial revenue.

For Manchester United supporters, contributing to this legal effort might be seen as a worthy investment, particularly if it leads to significant sanctions against Manchester City. The potential restoration of competitive fairness, after years of City’s financial dominance, could make this a pivotal moment in Premier League history.