Manchester City lifting a ninth Premier League crown this season would be a nightmare scenario for the division.That’s the view of ex-Chelsea star Scott Minto as clubs and fans patiently wait for the outcome of City’s appeal against their guilty verdict on all charges of financial breaches by an independent commission.City are currently under a cloud of a guilty verdict relating to various financial rule breaches in the Premier LeagueAFPCity face serious sanctions such as points deductions, relegation and stripped titles for numerous rule breaks, including inflating revenue by over £900million – a span lasting from 2009 to 2018.The appeal process must take place within 12 weeks of when it was lodged, and a decision is due within 30 days of its conclusion.Manager Enzo Maresca has insisted that he is ‘very calm’ about the situation and, speaking to the media on Friday, reiterated his trust in the club, who maintain the position they are innocent.Premier League clubs have written to chief executive Richard Masters to stress that the City case is resolved this season.talkSPORT’s Manchester correspondent Micky Gray echoed this after attending Maresca’s press conference, saying: “Somewhere down the line, these charges are going to come to Manchester City – whether it’s this season as it’s ongoing, or at the end of the season. “But I think everybody now, really, wants an outcome of what the situation is going to be at Manchester City Football Club.”What has been said about Man City?Former Premier League defender Minto was then asked about what would happen if City won this season’s title, with the club already at the top of the table with five wins from five.“I think it could be one of the biggest shambles in Premier League history, if they’re then found to be guilty,” he warned. “But if you are Manchester City, that’s the aim, isn’t it?“To kick the can down the road, to keep on asking the Premier League, to then go back to the clubs, to keep on spending the legal battles with it. City have a 100 per cent record in the top-flight so far this season, and Minto has expressed worry for the league if they win the titleAFP“Do they take it to the High Court? Do the High Court accept it?“How long will that take, even if they don’t? And therefore it could go beyond this season, for sure.”talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook then weighed in on the debate, and talked about the impact it could have on the rest of British football.“I think the Premier League will be desperate for that not to happen,” he explained.“Because, as much as they want Manchester City punished, I don’t think they want to be in a situation come May where they’re having to take the ribbons off the trophy and take that Premier League title away from the champions. “So, I think probably everybody in the Premier League boardroom is hoping for a different outcome. Rival clubs want the result of City’s appeal and any subsequent sanctions to be revealed before the end of this seasonGetty“I have spoken to various people closely connected to various clubs this week, and one person put it to me that, if Manchester City win this appeal, then the Premier League is broken beyond repair. “Is that too extreme?”City face tough Premier League returnNews of City’s guilty verdict was delivered in the first week of the international break, so they have had plenty of time to dwell on it.And they are set to face a hostile reception on their first game back on Sunday when they take on Liverpool.Anfield is regarded as one of the best stadiums in the world for atmosphere, so Reds supporters are set to make their voices known this weekend.City and Liverpool have also battled in heated title races, but this match could be the most fierce of all.