Ever since Manchester City's alleged financial breaches became the subject of a high-profile case, the football world has been speculating about what punishment the Cityzens could face.The club lodged an appeal against the ruling, buying itself some time, with a final decision reportedly not expected until early next year.They're so doomed! Man City found guilty in bombshell financial verdictHowever, the controversy has flared up again, with the Daily Mail claiming to have shed light on City's potential fate.According to journalist Oliver Holt, the Manchester side could be hit with a massive points deduction, making their relegation to the Championship inevitable!🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Manchester City could face a MASSIVE POINTS DEDUCTION that would GUARANTEE their relegation from the Premier League! According to the Daily Mail, insiders believe Manchester City could be hit with a punishment severe enough to send them down to the Championship.— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) October 19, 2026 At the same time, they could also kick off the following campaign in the second tier with a points deficit, meaning that an instant return to the Premier League would be made impossible.The Cityzens would also face a hefty fine, though they would avoid the most apocalyptic scenario of them being relegated all the way to the fourth flight.And while some experts and analysts argue that imposing such a punishment midway through the season could jeopardize the integrity of the Premier League, reports suggest that City's ownership could also come under scrutiny as authorities consider the wider implications of the case.City nearly got away with their 'crime'If Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his associates were allowed to remain in charge of Manchester City, the decision could raise serious questions about the credibility of the governing authorities. On the other hand, an exit by the current owners could leave the Cityzens facing an uncertain future.Either way, the situation is as complex as it gets. The public can speculate all they want, but they will have to wait a few more months for answers.22.00: (1.08) Man.City (11.0) AEK (20.0)
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