What sanctions could Manchester City face for Premier League financial fair play breaches? | OneFootball

Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges by an independent commission, with sanctions now under consideration and a City appeal still possible.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the rulebook lists a wide range of penalties and the commission can also impose any measure it considers appropriate.

Financially, City could face an unlimited fine.

Sporting punishment could include suspension from league matches or other domestic competitions for a period deemed suitable.

Points deductions are possible, applied retroactively or in future seasons, with no set total. This could trigger relegation or the removal of titles if past points are stripped, affecting the Premier League, FA Cup or Carabao Cup.

Expulsion from the league is the harshest option and considered unlikely, yet the commission may recommend it. In that scenario, City would have to start their competitive journey again.

The rules even allow the replay of specific matches, though this appears unlikely in a financial case.

Registrations can be cancelled or refused, covering players already registered or attempted signings, which would disrupt the squad now coached by Enzo Maresca.

The commission may combine several of these penalties or choose another sanction it deems appropriate.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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