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Sky Sports pundits advised not to make 'snap judgements' on outcome of Man City's legal battle with Premier League & to 'stick to the facts' ahead of verdict on 115 charges

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<p>Manchester City are expecting a verdict from the<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/no-exit-clauses-expectation-fine-man-city-ffp-stance-revealed-premier-league-champions-verdict-115-charge-case/blt5cff5cefc55401fe" target="_blank"> independent commission shortly over the club's alleged breaches of more than&nbsp;115 rules</a> relating to Financial Fair Play. Ahead of the verdict, broadcaster Sky Sports has issued advice to its top pundits including Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane about how to discuss the subject on air, according to the <em>Daily Mail</em>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The pundits have been sent a factfile of the case and warned against "jumping to conclusions on air and on social media" and to ensure they "stick to the facts." The broadcaster is eager to avoid any controversy on the topic and wants to be seen to be "accurate, fair and balanced in its reporting." Staff have also been reminded that both sides could claim victory and that any potential punishments may be subject to an appeal.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The saga has already drawn plenty of headlines and prompted much speculation about potential punishments if City are found guilty. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/no-exit-clauses-expectation-fine-man-city-ffp-stance-revealed-premier-league-champions-verdict-115-charge-case/blt5cff5cefc55401fe#cscafaa92c41c41bc1" target="_blank">Pep Guardiola's side are believed to be confident</a> they will avoid tough sanctions, while speculation persists that the club could be hit with a fine, a hefty points penalty or even <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/what-happens-relegation-man-city-115-charge-ffp-case-complicated-appeals-punishments-threaten-premier-league-efl-disruption/blt40a22a0220411415#cs28a02de9285ac301" target="_blank">relegation from the Premier League</a>.</p><p><strong></strong></p>

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<p>A final verdict has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pep-guardiola-man-city-verdict-sentence-charged-with-115-breaches-of-ffp-rules/blt2a252cf942360aa0" target="_blank">long been expected in March</a>, meaning fans may not have too much longer to wait to discover the outcome. In the meantime, Manchester City are back in action after the international break against Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY

Sky Sports pundits advised not to make 'snap judgements' on outcome of Man City's legal battle with Premier League & to 'stick to the facts' ahead of verdict on 115 charges | Goal.com

Sky Sports have sent their top pundits some advice ahead of the verdict on Manchester City&apos;s 115 FFP charges being announced.

Sky Sports pundits advised not to make &apos;snap judgements&apos; on outcome of Man City&apos;s legal battle with Premier League &amp; to &apos;stick to the facts&apos; ahead of verdict on 115 charges

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