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Manchester City Guilty, Faces Possible Expulsion

Manchester City has been found guilty of systematically breaking Premier League financial rules over nearly a decade, with potential sanctions including expulsion from the league.

The independent disciplinary commission's verdict leaves open a range of punishments, from fines to points deduction or even expulsion from the Premier League. City, owned by Abu Dhabi's City Football Group, has rejected the verdict and plans to appeal, promising a 'relentless campaign' to clear its name.

The club would need to appeal to the chair of the commission's three-person panel, with a new appeal board to be appointed. No Premier League club has ever been expelled, though lower league teams have been. The largest points deduction in Premier League history was 10 points to Everton in 2023. djcc.club