If it is to be a settlement, City will not be taking the pinch. The public comms are key. The PL will need to say that they instigated the 115 because they believed City were guilty, but the IC has looked at the evidence and cleared City of any financial wrong doing. The PL will want to say it was within their right to level the charges, but they fully support the findings by the IC. At the same time, the PL need to issue a cease and desist order to the media and people using social media. Any statements suggesting City's guilt could result in the relevant parties being sued by City and by the PL. After this announcement, Masters and Brittain to resign. Keith Chegwin will then be announced as Masters replacement. The new normal follows shortly thereafter.
P.s oh yes, any rioting by opposing fans will result in their club's expulsion from the PL.
Come on City we can do this!