Here is why experts believe Man City risks as high as 100 points deduction if found guilty of the 115 charges filed against them for violating FFP laws.
As football fans await the judgement of the investigation into 115 charges levied against Man City for violating FFP laws it has been confirmed that the Cityzens risk a 55 to 100 points deduction and here is why this is believed to be likely.
It is believed that Man City could witness what has been categorized as the biggest point deduction in history if found guilty of these charges.
What is the update on Man City’s 115 charges?
The final arguments in Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play case were heard at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre on December 6, 2024. The hearing began on September 16, 2024. Manchester City, accused of 115 breaches of FFP rules and failing to cooperate with the investigation, denies all charges and expects exoneration.
If found guilty, they face potential financial penalties, points deduction, or relegation. The independent body is now reviewing the evidence, and the verdict may be delayed by appeals, possibly extending the case until the end of next season.
What is Man City’s punishment for the 115 charges?
According to football finance expert Kieran Maguire in his latest appearance on Tear Us Apart podcast he gave an insight on what Man City’s punishment for the 115 charges of violating FFP laws could be. He revealed, “Looking at the commission reports for Nottingham Forest and Everton when they have both been charged by the Premier League, it is noticeable that the commission conclusion was that they were ‘minor breaches’. They were minor breaches and they resulted in a four-point deduction [for Forest] and a six-point deduction [for Everton, which was reduced from 10 on appeal]. What Manchester City is being accused of is effectively corporate fraud, which has to be constituted as a major breach of the rules.”
“If guilty, and I really have to stress the word ‘if’, the punishment is likely to be far harsher [than what Everton and Nottingham Forest got]. It has to be a points deduction – if found guilty. We are looking at a points deduction somewhere in the region of 60 to 100 points”
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