# Manchester City Champions League Risk

> Manchester City may play in Champions League next season despite Premier League relegation.
- Title: Manchester City Champions League Risk · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Manchester City may play in Champions League next season despite Premier League relegation. Manchester City could qualify for Champions League next season if…
- Keywords: manchester city, champions league, premier league, uefa, financial regulations, sanctions, appeal, sports, Manchester, City, Champions, League
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9p8gxgm71zzo
- Published: 2026-10-07T11:44:08.035+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester city, champions league, premier league, uefa, financial regulations, sanctions, appeal, sports
## Senior figures concerned
Senior figures within English football worry Manchester City might play in Champions League next season even if relegated from Premier League for breaching financial regulations.
## Champions League qualification
Winning Champions League would give City automatic qualification regardless of their domestic league status.
## Financial breach ruling
An independent commission found City guilty of inflating sponsorship revenue by £830m using sham contracts and hiding £90m in expenses.
## Premier League appeal
City continue to deny wrongdoing, calling the outcome a 'Premier League conspiracy' and have lodged an appeal against the verdict.

> Premier League conspiracy
## Uefa licence issue
The Uefa licence, required for European competition, is based on current financial performance without historical sanctions.
## Potential sanctions
If City lose appeal, they could face points deductions, fines, transfer embargoes, or immediate expulsion from Premier League.
## Champions League risk
Winning Champions League next season would allow City to compete despite potential Premier League relegation.
## Key takeaway

Manchester City could qualify for Champions League next season if they win it, even if relegated from Premier League for financial breaches.