I suspect any attempt at a settlement is not about us agreeing to some sort of 'pinch' but more about how the PL extricate themselves from the mess they've created.
While it must be tempting for City to say "You started this, so you need to finish it" I'm guessing we'll need to help them out in some way. Probably by not suing the arse off them.
It will be interesting to see how much faith the other 19 clubs have in the PL board and the independent hearing process. The random points deductions and reversals definitely seems to have lowered confidence in these bodies.
Ultimately the PL need the other 19 clubs to believe there was a fair process and verdict.
If the other owners think the PL has rolled over or capitulated or swept something under the rug, all hell will break loose with leaks and legal challenges and all sorts of nonsense.