Sky Sports sends warning to pundits over Man City charges as Liverpool watches on

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Sky Sports has issued a caution to their top pundits to 'stick to the facts' when the decision on Manchester City's financial charges is finally revealed, with Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League watching on.

The resolution in the City case is anticipated imminently, with the club refuting the 115 alleged violations of the Premier League's financial regulations. The legal tussle between City and the Premier League has ignited strong emotions among football fans across all clubs, and Sky Sports is keen not to fuel the controversy with their pundits making casual, thoughtless comments.

According to The Mail, a memo has been dispatched to pundits, including Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane, Liverpool veteran Jamie Carragher, and ex-Manchester City star Micah Richards, instructing them not to make 'snap judgements' when the verdict is announced.

The report adds that both parties may claim some form of victory regardless of the case outcome, and an appeal against any potential penalty is likely.

Sky has also distributed a document detailing the case facts for pundits and presenters to review, emphasising that any on-air talent needs to allow themselves 'sufficient time to digest the outcome' before commenting. They are encouraging viewers to get their information from Sky Sports News journalists as the story unfolds, reports the Mirror.

Sky Sports is committed to reporting the story accurately and wants to avoid generating any negative headlines due to a pundit misspeaking.

City has been hit with a series of allegations, ranging from not providing accurate contract information and financial results to failing to cooperate with the Premier League's nine-year investigation spanning 2009 to 2018. They have consistently denied any misconduct.

Speculations about potential penalties have been rife, including fines, points deductions, and even possible demotion from the Premier League if City is found guilty. Meanwhile, competing clubs have been considering their own legal avenues for potential claims.

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