# Man City's eight trophies under threat

> Premier League faces tough call over stripping Manchester City's eight trophies from 2009-2018 after 115 financial rule breaches.
- Title: Man City's eight trophies under threat · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Premier League faces tough call over stripping Manchester City's eight trophies from 2009-2018 after 115 financial rule breaches. Manchester City could lose…
- Keywords: manchester city, premier league, financial rules, trophies, title revocation, legal claims, abu dhabi, sheikh mansour, jose mourinho, liverpool, manchester united, juventus
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cxyvzzj17682o
- Published: 2026-09-26T13:26:40.607+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester city, premier league, financial rules, trophies, title revocation, legal claims, abu dhabi, sheikh mansour, jose mourinho, liverpool, manchester united, juventus
## Eight trophies at risk
Manchester City faces potential stripping of eight trophies won between 2009 and 2018 after being found guilty of 115 financial rule breaches.

> I think we still have a chance to win that league… and then they have to pay me the bonus and give me the medal.
## Independent panel decision
An independent panel will decide on sanctions after a sanction hearing, with possible penalties including points deductions, fines, or expulsion from the Premier League.
## Historic rule breaches
Manchester City accused of inflating sponsorship revenue and making off-the-books payments to circumvent Premier League financial rules.
## Potential title reallocation
If titles are stripped, they could be reallocated to teams that finished runners-up to City, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
## Historical precedents
Juventus lost Serie A titles in 2006 due to Calciopoli match-fixing, and Lance Armstrong lost Tour de France titles in 2012 for doping.
## Legal claims loom
Clubs may pursue compensation claims for lost earnings, including players, staff, and agents affected by the rule breaches.
## Fan reactions
Manchester City fans express confidence in their achievements despite the charges, with Rodri stating titles were earned through effort, not money.

> What we did, they cannot take out of us... It's something that is not paid by money. It's paid with effort, with the damage, with, you know, being shoulder to shoulder every day.
## Diplomatic concerns
Potential title revocation could strain UAE-UK relations, given Manchester City's Abu Dhabi ownership.
## Historical impact
The 2009-2018 period saw City's rise under Sheikh Mansour, with the club winning multiple trophies before the current investigation.
## Long-term consequences
Retrospective actions could affect the entire Premier League history, raising questions about fairness and league reputation.
## Key takeaway

Manchester City could lose titles but legal claims against them may outweigh title revocation.