No Premier League appetite to strip Man City of titles – but threat remains
It is one of the biggest talking points from the Manchester City case. Should City be stripped of the eight trophies they won between 2009 and 2018, the period in which they were accused of breaking Premier League financial rules? Judging by social media, many fans of rival clubs are now hoping for such an […]
The prospect of Manchester City having their eight titles from 2009 to 2018 stripped has been a hot topic, but interest from within the Premier League to do so has been minimal. While the decision rests with an independent panel yet to hold a "sanction hearing," many believe points deduction, fines, or even expulsion are more likely outcomes.
If upheld, such actions could lead to asterisks being placed next to City's titles, or even reallocation to rival clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea. However, this could also raise questions about other teams' accomplishments, such as Chelsea's recent titles. The decision is complicated by the fact that it's unclear how much the rule breaches may have affected the team's performance on the field.
The panel can impose penalties as it deems fit, which could include retrospective sanctions. Some argue that the scale of the wrongdoing warrants such sanctions, while others worry that this could lead to a mockery of Premier League history and have diplomatic repercussions.
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