Liverpool’s 32-Month Wait for Justice May Soon Be Over as Manchester City Verdict Approaches

After years of uncertainty, English football may finally be close to getting answers — and no club has more reason to pay attention than Liverpool.

According to Miguel Delaney of The Independent, a verdict on Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations is now expected this month. That would bring an end to a saga that has stretched on for nearly three years and loomed over multiple title races. Pep Guardiola had previously suggested a decision would come in early 2025, but that deadline has long passed.

The report claims that the recent Associated Party Transaction (APT) settlement may have cleared the path for the final hearing, with senior Premier League officials now “bracing themselves” for the long-awaited outcome.

115 charges and 32 months of waiting for Liverpool

For Liverpool, this is about far more than league governance — it’s about justice in two of the most hotly contested title races in modern history. The Reds finished one point behind City in both the 2018/19 and 2021/22 seasons — margins that still sting in light of what has since emerged.

Earlier this year, Jürgen Klopp joked that he’d “buy the beer” if Liverpool were ever awarded extra titles, saying fans could “have a parade in my garden” should justice be served. His words reflect just how much this issue matters to Liverpool supporters, even if few expect the league to change past results.

The Premier League braces for “the big one”

Delaney emphasises that while the APT case has clarified certain financial rules, the 115 charges remain “a completely separate judicial process” — one that could still reshape the balance of power in English football.

Manchester City continue to maintain their innocence, but after waiting since February 2023, it finally appears the case may be reaching its conclusion. Premier League lawyers are reportedly now “locked away” putting the finishing touches on proceedings.

Whatever the outcome, Liverpool fans will see this as more than a question of one club’s alleged misconduct — it’s about restoring integrity to the competition that defines English football.