Will Manchester City be stripped of Premier League titles over financial charges?

Manchester City revealed ir surprise after Premier League charged m for multiple financial breaches over a nine-year period from 2009/10 until 2017/18. club ded that y welcome an independent commission to review this matter and put it 'to rest once and for all.'

In scenario that Pep Guardiola's side are awarded a points penalty, it could have major ramifications for title race as Cityzens currently trail leers Arsenal by five points, having played a game more. Or than a points penalty, here is a look at all or penalties that can also be imposed on m.

What penalties can be imposed on Manchester City?

According to Premier League rules, nine punishments could be applied depending upon severity of rules breached. Since alleged charges against Manchester City are so serious, a points deduction cant be ruled out if y are indeed deemed guilty of breaching rules. Meanwhile, or penalties that could be levied (as quoted by Sky Sports) are mentioned below:

1) Suspend a club from playing league matches.

2) Recommend to board that league matches be replayed.

3) Recommend to board that league expels respondent club.

4) Order compensation.

5) Cancel or refuse registration of players.

6) Conditional punishment.

7) Order club to pay costs.

8) Make such or order as it thinks fit.

Manchester City shocked by issue of alleged breaches

Soon after it was reported that Premier League h charged Manchester City for multiple financial breaches, Cityzens expressed ir surprise over ir same by issuing a statement via ir club's official p. ir statement re,

"Manchester City FC is surprised by issuing of se alleged breaches of Premier League Rules, particularly given extensive engment and vast amount of detailed materials that EPL has been provided with."

" Club welcomes review of this matter by an independent Commission, to impartially consider comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position. As such we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all," ir statement ded.