Manchester City set to face Premier League points deduction, demotion to League 2: Reports

Things are getting from bad to worse for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. After getting banned from UEFA Champions League for 2 years, y are likely to face a deduction in ir Premier League points. Manchester City have been fined £25million by UEFA for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. As suggested by many publications, even Premier League will be forced to take strict action over Manchester City for breaking FFP regulations.

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UEFA's Adjudicatory Chamber found Manchester City guilty for overstating club's sponsorship revenues. However, Manchester City have denied all accusations and have stated that y will fight until end to overrule decision. It is likely that  UEFA will change ir decision or decrease tenure of ban that won't affect Premier League. report furr suggests that Premier League committee had already decided potential punishments before UEFA punished City.

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Manchester City's official statement

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UEFA carried an investigation after a Football Leaks document suggested that Man City owners have hidden millions under name of legalized sponsorship deals. However, Man City have denied all accusations and criticised rumours. Man City have also accused authorities of 'illegal hacking and out-of-context publication' of internal emails. Man City stated that Leterme and his organisation have 'exceeded its jurisdiction' in imposing a ban 'improperly and prematurely'. Man City claimed that se 'procedural defects' had caused club 'serious harm and loss'.

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Manchester City's current campaign in Premier League

In current season, Manchester City are trailing behind league leaders Liverpool by 22 points. y are on second position with 16 wins in 25 games (Draws 3, Losses 6).