The Most Creative Punishments Man City Could Face Following Premier League Verdict

After more than a 1,000 days since the investigation was opened, City havefinallybeen found guilty of almost every charge thrown their way by the Premier League. The news hit soccer like a bombshell and has rocked the foundations of the biggest and most popular league in the world.

Though many had anticipated some level of guilty verdict at some point, confirmation of it-plus thedetails of deceit included the 40-page report from the independent commission-was at once cathartic, shocking and. From AguerOOOoooOOOOoo to 'The Centurions,' what did any of it all mean?

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2 to lodge an appeal-which they intend to do-and this isn't finished yet. Still, the obvious first question is: What kind of punishment will City get?

And, more importantly, what do theydeserve? The Premier League handbook lists out all thepossible ways it can mete out punishmentto those who fail to follow its rules, from fines to expulsion.

All very standard stuff, but the book also makes note that it can implement "such other penalty as it shall think fit." An unprecedented situation calls for an unprecedented reaction. Here just a few (very serious) ideas to deal with the 114ers.

1.456-Point Deduction No point playing for the draw. Nottingham Forest-the last Premier League team to be hit with a points deduction-got four taken away back in March 2024 for one financial breach.

Using this as a precedent, one rule breach equals four points. Therefore, 114 multiplied by four equals 456 points.

This could be spread out over multiple seasons (let's say eight, given the charges relate to breaches from 2009-10 to 2017-18) to give City a starting score of -57 points at the outset of each campaign they are in the top flight.