Regulator expects Man City to face January showdown over breaches of Premier League rules

The chair of English football’s independent regulator has said he expects Manchester City’s appeal after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules to be heard by January.

City, who have repeatedly maintained they are innocent of the charges, are currently top of the Premier League table with six wins out of six following their 3-0 win over Liverpool last weekend.

No sanction has yet been announced, but City could face a heavy points deduction leading to...