Manchester City have hired renowned barrister, Blackstone Chambers’ Lord Pannick KC, to defend them against their Premier League charges.

The Lowdown: City charged...

The Sky Blues have recently been charged with over 100 counts of alleged English top flight breaches with the governing body publishing it's accusations on Monday morning.

City supporters have since been informed of the possible punishments if found guilty, sentences which range from  points deductions and fines to expulsion.

Unlike their UEFA case in 2020, there are zero time-bars when it comes to alleged breaches and the champions cannot appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Nevertheless, City are reliably believed to be 'confident' in their position as their war with the Premier League begins.

The Latest: City make big behind-scenes 'hire'...

According to The Lawyer, City have now turned to prestigious barrister Lord Pannick as they 'hire' the leading silk.

It is believed Pannick is 'set to defend' them in court after the Premier League's charges - coming after he also leapt to their defence against UEFA during their 2020 appeal.

 The Verdict: Bold move...

The lawyer has amassed quite a reputation for his work in court - even advising former British prime minister Boris Johnson in relation to the Party-gate inquiry.

Lord Pannick is described as 'one of the best barristers of his generation', and that's reflected in his potentially lucrative pay packets.

This report claims he could be paid up to £80,000-per-day for a case of this magnitude, which is around the same as star City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne earns at Eastlands.

Pannick's presence representing City could not be a more ambitious move by the club going by his huge reputation and past clients.

Above all, this move signals City's seriousness in fighting these charges and proving their possible innocence.