What would the Premier League have looked like without Man City?

Manchester City havereportedly been found guiltyof most of thecharges laid against themfor breaching Premier League financial rules with an official verdict into their conduct expected soon. The champions were referred to an independent commission in February 2023 following a four-year investigation with the alleged breaches taking place overa nine-season period from 2009 to 2018.

If found guilty, City will face a series of punishments ranging from fines, points deductions and even the possible expulsion from the Premier League but they will also havethe opportunity to appeal againstthe verdict. There is also the possibility of retrospective punishment, meaning they would be stripped of honours won during the seasons the finanical breaches occured.

No sanctions have been decided as of yet, nor has the official verdict on Man City's charges been announced, but ithas been reported byThe Athleticthat the club will be found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges laid against them.