By Adegboyega Adeleye Man City could face a range of sanctions, including a points deduction, financial penalty or even expulsion from the Premier League if reports that an independent tribunal has found the majority of the club’s 115 charges proven are confirmed.
Sky Sports reported on Friday that an independent tribunal has reached decisions in City’s long-running case, with reports from The Athletic and the BBC claiming that most of the charges were found to have been proven. According to Sky Sports News, the process is now moving to the appeal stage, although the Premier League has not commented on the development because the proceedings remain private and confidential.
Man City have also maintained that the process remains ongoing, with significant elements still to be completed, and have continued to deny wrongdoing. The case dates back to allegations relating to the period between 2009 and 2018, alongside claims that City failed to cooperate with the Premier League’s investigation between 2019 and 2023.
According to Sky Sports, the 115 charges include 54 relating to alleged failures to provide accurate financial information, 35 concerning alleged failures to cooperate with Premier League investigations, 14 relating to alleged failures to provide accurate details about player and manager payments, seven concerning profitability and sustainability rules, and five relating to UEFA rules, including Financial Fair Play regulations.
This article will give a detailed breakdown of possible sanctions, punishments, and what Manchester City could lose after the reported verdict of being guilty of the majority of 115 financial rule breaches. What could Manchester City lose? 1. Premier League status One of the most serious potential consequences could be expulsion from the Premier League.
Sky Sports reports that, under the league’s rules, an independent commission could impose a points deduction, financial penalty or even expel a club from