Man City FFP: Guardiola’s side ‘could be relegated to the Championship’ after ‘big update’

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Published on 2024-04-28 12:14:36

Reports have emerged suggesting that Manchester City could be facing relegation to the Championship due to 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial fair play rules. Despite these charges, the team is still in a strong position to retain their title after a convincing 4-0 win over Brighton.

Premier League CEO Richard Masters addressed the situation, stating that it is not the football authorities’ place to choose who wins the league and emphasized the importance of maintaining suspense until the final day of the season. He mentioned that the case against Manchester City will be resolved at some point in the near future by an independent commission, but a decision may not come until next year.

Manchester City has welcomed a review of the matter by an independent commission, expressing confidence in the evidence supporting their position. However, a recent update from Football Insider suggests that the club may not see a resolution to their financial fair play case before the end of next season, possibly delaying the process by more than two years.

The possibility of Manchester City being demoted to the Championship has been raised, although it is unlikely that they would be relegated to League Two. The maximum punishment they could face, if found guilty, is relegation to the Championship and a significant financial penalty.

The club has maintained their innocence throughout the ordeal and is preparing for a hearing later this year. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the case, Manchester City continues to focus on their on-field performance as they strive for success in the current season.

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