Premier League clubs demand stricter sanctions for Manchester City
Several Premier League clubs are pushing for both retrospective and future sanctions against Manchester City following their financial rules breach verdict.
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A number of Premier League clubs are pushing for both retrospective punishments and long-term sanctions for Manchester City following their mass financial rule-breaking. An independent commission recently found the club guilty of all charges related to breaches between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, a verdict that Manchester City is currently appealing.
There is a growing consensus among top-flight executives that if the appeal fails, any sanction must serve as both a reparation for the period of rule-breaking and a deterrent for the future. Representatives from at least four clubs have indicated that a single points deduction leading to relegation would be an inadequate response given the severity of the findings.
Discussions regarding potential penalties include stripping the club of the eight major trophies won during the period of the breaches and implementing multi-season transfer bans. Some sources have proposed a tariff-based compensation system, where points deductions would force a redistribution of league standings, requiring Manchester City to compensate rival clubs for lost positions.
Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is set to address his squad following the international break. The team faces Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday, which will be their first match since the verdict was made public.