By Fahad Hamid,Total Apex Sports

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The Premier League’s Legal Bill Nightmare

Here’s a fun fact that’ll make your wallet weep: Premier League clubs have racked up over £100 million in legal bills since City was first charged in February 2023. That’s right – every Premier League club is essentially funding this legal circus, splitting the costs equally among all 20 teams.

For a self-sustaining club like Liverpool, these expenses sting more than others. Unlike City or Chelsea, the Reds can’t just conjure money from thin air (allegedly). Every pound spent on lawyers is a pound not spent on players, facilities, or lowering ticket prices for fans.

The irony is delicious – Liverpool is paying for the privilege of potentially suing City for millions. It’s like funding your own revenge plot, except the revenge might actually pay dividends.

Manchester City’s Confidence vs Reality

Throughout this entire ordeal, Manchester City has maintained the confidence of a student who definitely didn’t cheat but somehow aced every test. They’ve consistently denied all wrongdoing and, according to Maguire, the “noises from Manchester are very confident.”

But here’s the thing about confidence – it doesn’t make you innocent, just louder. City’s legal team might be putting on a brave face, but facing 130+ charges isn’t exactly a position of strength. When you’re fighting allegations of providing false financial information and failing to cooperate with investigations, confidence only gets you so far.

The Waiting Game Continues

The independent panel wrapped up hearings in late 2024, and we’re still waiting for a verdict, like it’s the final season of a canceled TV show. Initially expected in March, then pushed to summer, now we’re looking at potentially October for any resolution.

Premier League CEO Richard Masters summed up everyone’s frustration perfectly: “Legal processes rarely take less time than anticipated. We have to be patient.” Thanks, Richard. That’s about as helpful as telling someone stuck in traffic to “just relax.”

What This Means for Liverpool’s Future

If City gets found guilty and Liverpool successfully claims compensation, it could fundamentally change how the club operates. Suddenly, FSG might have an extra £50-100 million to play with – money that could fund several marquee signings or stadium improvements.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This is still a massive “if.” City could walk away scot-free, leaving Liverpool with nothing but legal bills and wounded pride. Or the punishment could be so severe that compensation becomes secondary to watching their rivals get relegated.

Either way, Liverpool has calculated that this gamble is worth taking. They’re playing chess while others play checkers, positioning themselves for a potential payday that could dwarf any transfer fee.

The beautiful game has never been more about the ugly business of money, and Liverpool is making sure they get their fair share – one way or another.