Manchester City could be relegated from the Premier League after insiders close to the case suggested the club faces a substantial points deduction that would guarantee their drop to the Championship.
Guilty Verdict and Appeal
The club was found guilty of 114 monetary infractions last month, relating to a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018. The Premier League accused City of "artificially inflating" their income through "sham" sponsorship deals.
City have continually refuted any wrongdoing and have lodged an appeal against the findings of the independent panel that delivered the guilty verdict.
Potential Sanctions
According to the Mail, insiders believe the club is in line for a hefty points deduction that would inevitably see them removed from the top flight, as well as a substantial fine.
It is also claimed that City could face a further points deduction, effectively keeping them in the English second-tier for a second season. While the EFL would not be mandated to accept that punishment for one of their clubs, the claims suggest it is likely they would.
Next Steps
Football fans could face a lengthy wait to discover City's true sanctions should the club fail in their attempts to prove their innocence. More updates are expected as this breaking news story develops.
