Man City's legal battle might cost the Premier League an astonishing eight-figure price.

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The English top flight and league champions will shortly face off in a judicial battle, with the hearing into the 115 allegations for allegedly breaking financial standards set to begin.

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City is claimed to have hired high-priced attorneys for the case, including Lord Pannick KC,

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The barrister is alleged to charge approximately £5,000 per hour.

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Given the case's size and prominence, legal fees are projected to be enormous.

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The Daily Mail reports that the Premier League will have to pay for the majority of legal fees accrued in their battle with Everton last year

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Despite the league's attempts to hand the £4.9m legal bill to the stricken club, an independent commission has ruled that Everton

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The ruling suggests that, even if the Premier League wins the case against City, it will still be hit with significant legal fees.

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On the other hand, if the reigning English champions are successful, the Premier League may have to pick up the entirety of the bill

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