Why tho? If we “get off” the uproar will only last a few days until it will be decided that we bribed the league and still cheated. All titles are meaningless etc. So no change to now.
The league has dug a hole and if city have real evidence to prove no wrongdoing then what option do the league have? Anything published that does not prove the allegations will be a disaster as you pointed out. Face saving behind closed doors is right up their street.
Once City provide the evidence to the tribunal, I would hope the tribunal has the required professionalism to carry out the task. I cant see how but just maybe they will follow the evidence and reach the correct non bias independent ruling.
The league is in charge of this whole proceeding and I have no doubt they will find wiggly room to make sure they come out of it ok. After all they are judge,jury and executioner. Closed door decision with most damaging parts kept private.
What City want to achieve is unclear. Cant see us going nuclear but cant see us playing ball either. So behind closed doors makes sense to the club also. We want to be in the tent.