The disciplinary case bought by the Premier League against Manchester City could take at least two years to complete, according to a sports law expert.
The Premier League have charged City with breaking 115 different regulations over a 14-year period, the vast majority of which relate to alleged financial irregularities between 2009/10 and 2017/18.
Following the charges, an independent commission will be appointed to hear the case, but it is expected the issue could drag on, rather than a quick resolution being found.