Simon Jordan, the former chairman of Crystal Palace, is skeptical that Manchester City’s trial regarding purported financial rule violations will conclude before 2030.

Everton’s 10-point deduction earlier this month has focused attention once again on Man City’s future, but Pep Guardiola has emphasized that the two situations are entirely unrelated.

The Man City are awaiting a decision after being charged in February with over 100 suspected violations of the competition’s financial fair play laws between 2009 and 2018. The Toffees were fined 10 points for breaking rules over a three-year period. The club refutes every accusation.

When asked last week if there was a punishment that might be so severe that it would force him to reevaluate his role, Guardiola said, “It’s a good question.” As soon as I have the sentence, I will respond.

“You ask questions as though we’ve received punishment. And until our guilt is established, we remain innocent at this moment. I am aware that many desire it. I sense it, I know it. I’ll hold off.

“As soon as the sentence is finished, we’ll come here and explain it. Wait and see.” However, I will not think about my future if it depends on being in League One or remaining here. Indeed.

“Being in League One gives us a better chance of staying than being in the Champions League.”

The Daily Mail report of today, however, maintains that “football’s trial of the century” was first set for “late autumn of 2024,” following an agreement between Man City and the Premier League on “a date at which they will face off in front of an independent panel.”

Although the date of the decision is yet unknown, Jordan anticipates a resolution sometime around 2030.

“[The idea of an outcome in 2025 is] before you factor in any reality of an appeal which will almost inevitably follow if Manchester City were to fall foul of any verdict,” Jordan said to talkSPORT when asked if he is anticipating a speedy settlement.

“They’ll probably take it to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if that appeal does not succeed.”

“The fact is, it won’t be cleared up until, I would imagine, somewhere around 2030,” Jordan continued.

You really don’t want to wait a long time to defend yourself against the most egregious and false accusations, do you?

Since you can provide the strongest evidence of your innocence and are adamant about getting it finished as soon as feasible, I’m assuming you’re eager to get this done as soon as possible.

“It doesn’t take nine months to get a verdict if there are multiple sessions when evidence is presented and an adjudication is made.

“Manchester City need to desire a prompt and efficient resolution. This is not at all like that. I hope there is swift resolution to this issue and that everything is transparent.