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There is another factor that will influence the positions of these teams: the "EPL vs. City" case. The decision has been postponed once again and will probably take place in the summer. But even the weakest punishment (compared to the number of violations committed by City) will mean a deduction of points. This means that City are possibly the clear underdogs in this race. Even a 6-8 point penalty (Everton and Nottingham were penalised this way last season) would put them behind all their rivals.
Yes, this could be the worst possibility for Man City if there is a minimum point deduction, because they will definitely be evicted. However, this case has been going on for quite a long time, but there has not really been a clear decision. Either because there is support outside of all that or the investigation is really that difficult to prove. Man City is a big club in the EPL anyway, and we are waiting for the update news which is actually getting longer.
Who again brought the 115 counts charge against Manchester city. There was when I was looking up for this verdict and I was disappointed it didn't happen.