The 2024/25 Premier League season is about to kick off, but reigning champions Manchester City are still waiting for a verdict on the 115 charges of financial misconduct levelled against them. However, according to British media outlet The Times, an increasing number of high-ranking officials believe City will face a hefty points deduction.
In March 2023, Manchester City were accused of 115 breaches of the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules over a 10-year period, sending shockwaves through the footballing world. Now, a growing number of Premier League officials believe City will face severe punishment for these alleged transgressions, potentially even relegation to the Championship.
One high-ranking official told The Times: “The talk at the moment is that the most likely outcome is a huge points deduction, potentially 70 to 80 points, which would see City relegated to the Championship.”
The hearing for this major accusation will begin next month and last for 10 weeks. If City are found guilty, they could face the most severe points deduction in Premier League history.
To date, City have denied all charges, but they have declined to comment further.
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