How Man City players, staff are handling Premier League verdict

Manchester City have been found guilty of financial misconduct by a Premier League panel, with the verdict described internally as a 'worst-case scenario' after all counts were proved. The club, whose chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and CEO Ferran Soriano maintain their innocence, had faced charges since February 2023. Players and staff are largely reserving judgment until after the appeal process, with many choosing to believe the club's leadership while speculation grows about potential penalties including relegation or expulsion.