A case of this scale was always likely to move slowly, but the absence of a ruling keeps a major uncertainty alive around one of the league’s biggest clubs.
That matters because football governance depends heavily on trust in timing as well as trust in outcome. A delayed verdict does not tell the public what the ruling will be, but it does extend the period in which speculation fills the gap.
This has long since moved beyond a standard disciplinary matter. It sits at the centre of wider arguments about financial regulation, enforcement and competitive integrity in the modern game.
For Manchester City, the football operation can continue as normal on the pitch, but the case remains part of the club’s backdrop. For the Premier League, the eventual ruling will be examined just as closely as the allegations themselves, because the process will shape how future financial cases are judged.
The next step is simple, even if the timeline is not: the game is waiting for the commission’s verdict. When it arrives, it is likely to trigger a fresh phase of debate around sanctions, appeals and the league’s regulatory future. Until then, this remains one of football’s most significant unresolved stories.