From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Rival clubs demand harsher punishment for Manchester City
Rival clubs push for severe sanctions after Manchester City's financial rule breaches.
In brief
Rival clubs push for severe sanctions after Manchester City's financial rule breaches. Premier League rivals argue relegating Manchester City to Championship for one season is insufficient punishment for their alleged £900m financial rule-breaking scheme. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Rival clubs push for harsh sanctions
Premier League rivals demand severe punishment for Manchester City after the club was found guilty of over 100 financial rule breaches.
“Rival clubs feel relegating Manchester City to Championship would not be enough”
City accused of disguised funding scheme
The independent commission found Manchester City inflated income by £900m between 2009 and 2018 through sham commercial deals.
“disguised funding scheme”
Premier League faces pressure for severe sanctions
Rival clubs argue a single-season relegation would be insufficient given the scale of City's financial rule-breaking.
“Relegation to the Championship for one season would be insufficient”
Sanctions hearing timeline
The sanctions hearing must conclude by end of January next year after the appeal deadline on Friday.
“the appeal hearing must be concluded within 12 weeks of the deadline on Friday”
City's legal costs and appeal
Manchester City could be forced to pay up to £50m in legal costs and may delay sanctions by arguing new rules don't apply to historic charges.
“City could be forced to pay Premier League up to £50m in legal costs”
Premier League board decision
The Premier League board will decide sanctions independently with chair Alison Brittain and chief executive Richard Masters.
“The Premier League board comprises chair Alison Brittain, chief executive Richard Masters, and three independent directors”
Historic precedent for sanctions
Everton was docked 12 points initially but reduced to six after appeal for a £19.5m overspend.
“Everton was docked 12 points initially but reduced to six after appeal”
What to remember
Premier League rivals argue relegating Manchester City to Championship for one season is insufficient punishment for their alleged £900m financial rule-breaking scheme.
