Man City at risk of expulsion from multiple competitions

Manchester City are reportedly in danger of being expelled from multiple competitions, including the Premier League, if they are found guilty of breaching financial rules. According to The Telegraph, Man City could be at risk of being expelled from both the FA Cup and EFL Cup as well as the Premier League, while there is […]

Manchester City are reportedly in danger of being expelled from multiple competitions, including the Premier League, if they are found guilty of breaching financial rules.

According to The Telegraph, Man City could be at risk of being expelled from both the FA Cup and EFL Cup as well as the Premier League, while there is also no certainty they would be allowed to continue playing in the Champions League or FIFA Club World Cup.

In February 2023, the Citizens were charged by the Premier League with breaking 115 financial rules between 2009 and 2018 following a four-year investigation.

Man City, who have emphatically denied the charges against them, are alleged to have failed to provide accurate financial information relating to sponsorship income, revenue and operating costs and have also been accused of offering a secret contract to one of their managers during this period who was receiving more money than officially stated.

The Citizens have also been accused by the Premier League of failing to comply with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules during a five-year period and are said to have not fully co-operated with the Premier League’s investigation.

Man City’s hearing into their 115 charges began on September 16 and has been dubbed by some as ‘the sport’s trial of the century’ which is expected to run for around 10 weeks.

A final verdict is not expected to arrive until some stage in early 2025, but speculation continues to swirl over what punishments Man City could be facing if they are found guilty.