Manchester City face ‘drastic’ sanctions, says club’s former chairman
Summary
Manchester City reportedly has been found guilty on most of 115 charges related to breaking Premier League financial rules. The club could face severe penalties, but the Premier League has not yet announced any official punishment or decision.Key Facts
- Manchester City faces 114 out of 115 charges of financial rule breaches by the Premier League.
- Charges relate to events between 2009 and 2018, including inaccurate financial info and breaking financial sustainability rules.
- The club denies the charges and plans to appeal if they are upheld.
- A hearing by an independent commission started in September 2024 but no official ruling or penalty has been announced.
- Former chairman David Bernstein said penalties might be severe and urged for a quick appeal process.
- Previous UEFA sanctions included a two-year European ban and fine, later overturned.
- Possible sanctions could include heavy points deductions or even being kicked out of the Premier League.
- Other clubs like Everton and Nottingham Forest have faced points deductions recently for similar financial breaches.
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