Manchester City could face double relegation after being found guilty of financial breaches, with a major points deduction reportedly expected

Manchester City could face a dramatic fall from the Premier League to the Championship and potentially remain in the second tier for two seasons following punishment over financial breaches.

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According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League is preparing a severe sanction against the club after a guilty verdict relating to 100 alleged breaches of its financial regulations.

City are currently enjoying a perfect start to the campaign, sitting at the top of the Premier League table after winning their opening seven matches.

However, their impressive run has been overshadowed by the financial case and the potential consequences of the verdict.

The club maintains its innocence and has already lodged an appeal against the decision.

Despite the appeal, the Premier League is reportedly preparing to impose a punishment for offences said to have occurred over almost a decade, between 2009 and 2018.

The reported sanction could include a points deduction severe enough to ensure City’s relegation to the Championship for the first time since 2001.

A substantial fine is also reportedly expected as part of the punishment.

The consequences could extend into the 2027/28 season, with City potentially beginning the campaign in the Championship with a points deduction.

Such a penalty would make an immediate return to the Premier League significantly more difficult, potentially leaving the club facing a second successive season outside England’s top flight.

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For now, City remain top of the Premier League and continue to pursue their appeal, with the final outcome of the disciplinary process expected to determine the club’s immediate future.