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Manchester City can defend itself against its Premier League financial charges on 15 December, according to the Financial Times.
Appeal hearing timeline
The newspaper said the club's appeal, which seeks to overturn all charges and the original finding against it, is likely to last several days. It added that the independent panel is expected to issue its ruling early next year and then decide on any punishment.
That means any sanctions could be announced almost immediately after the panel reaches its appeal decision in early January.
What happens next
The Financial Times also said it is unclear when any punishment would take effect. Because the sanctions would themselves be appealable, the case looks set to drag on further.
The source did not confirm the punishment, but reports in England have suggested the most severe outcome could be a huge points deduction, a large fine and a further points penalty next season.