Manchester City could be kicked out of football altogether if the club is found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged financial violations, according to a report that has intensified scrutiny of the Premier League champions.
TalkSPORT journalist Ben Jacobs said the Premier League is seeking a severe punishment, potentially including a record points deduction and relegation from the top flight.
Manchester City punishment could extend beyond relegation
Jacobs also said the consequences could extend beyond the Premier League. He claimed the English Football League could support the top flight’s position and refuse to admit City to any of its divisions.
“Now, points deduction, like I said before, to remind you, there’s precedents specifically on the PSR charges and the kind of algorithm for the points deductions of Everton and Nottingham Forest that could inform some of the punishment,” Jacobs said.
“But the case is much broader and my understanding is the Premier League have been pushing for a significant, a record, a ground-breaking, a severe points deduction and even having Manchester City relegated.”
He added: “I can also exclusively tell you that if Manchester City are kicked out of the Premier League, the EFL plan to read the verdict and they are willing in solidarity to back the Premier League position and try to keep Manchester City out of the EFL as well.”
“So, there’s a danger in a doomsday scenario that Manchester City could be kicked out of football altogether.”
Jacobs stressed that expulsion remained one possible legal outcome rather than a confirmed punishment. “But I stress that’s one legal possibility and to some degree we need caution and not to overly speculate as to what the punishment might be,” he said.
“It’s responsible journalism to outline the different punishments, but to say there’s more chance of one versus the other. At this stage, it’s far safer to wait for the independent panel, let the process run its due course.”
