What next in 115 case, Rayan Cherki role – your Man City questions answered

Manchester Evening News writer Simon Bajkowski addressed fan questions regarding Manchester City's ongoing appeal against their Premier League guilty verdict. Bajkowski noted that an appeal timeline remains uncertain, though Premier League rules typically suggest a 16-week process that could conclude around late January. He estimated that City's chances of overturning the ruling are significantly lower than 50 percent, and he expects severe punishments such as a heavy points deduction, large fines, or a transfer embargo to remain possible.

On the pitch, Bajkowski discussed tactical questions surrounding Enzo Maresca's side following a fixture against PSG. He observed that balancing midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Rayan Cherki might require tactical adjustments, such as using a double pivot. He also evaluated defensive and wing pairings, defending Maresca's overall squad management and lineup decisions despite recent rotational debates.