Manchester:Manchester City must decide by tomorrow whether to appeal a ruling that found the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations over nearly a decade.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the club denies any wrongdoing and has not yet faced sporting sanctions. Despite the controversy, Manchester City remains at the top of the league table, continuing its successful run with five consecutive wins and preparing for a match against Liverpool on October 11.

The sports community is closely watching for Manchester City’s decision on whether to challenge the independent commission’s findings. An appeal would extend the case and postpone any potential sanctions by several months. Premier League rules mandate that an appeal hearing occur within 12 weeks of filing, with a decision issued within 30 days of the hearing’s conclusion.

However, the Premier League has not indicated if there is any leeway in these timelines given the case’s complexity, highlighted by the 750-page document bundle from the independent commission. Additionally, rival clubs are contemplating compensation claims for potential losses related to prize money, Champions League revenue, and other commercial opportunities. This follows a Premier League statement accusing Manchester City of using “sham” commercial contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by over £900 million (about $1.2 billion).