Man City: Would 60-point deduction relegate Pep Guardiola's men?

"If we take a look at precedence, we have had Everton and Nottingham Forest with six and four-point deductions for a single offence covering a three-year period. The accusations against Manchester City cover a nine-year period, so it is far bigger. I think you have to add a zero to what we've seen in terms of Forest and Everton, so somewhere between a 40 and 60-point deduction would be, on merit to be consistent with what we've seen with other decisions, would make a lot of logic."

"If Manchester City are found guilty of non-cooperation, which is fairly likely, they are likely to get a significant fine because that is what we saw happen with UEFA and the deductions there. If it's a points deduction, I think the Premier League will claim it as a victory."

"Over the past five seasons, had City been deducted 60 points, they would've only survived in the 2023-24 campaign."

Manchester City confronts 115 serious charges with potential penalties ranging from 40 to 60 points if found guilty. Football Finance expert Kieran Maguire suggests this deduction range aligns with precedent, citing Everton and Nottingham Forest cases but noting City's nine-year violation period warrants significantly harsher punishment than their four to six-point deductions. Non-cooperation charges could result in substantial fines. Analysis of City's past five seasons reveals a 60-point deduction would only trigger relegation in the 2023-24 campaign, as their dominant performance in other seasons would absorb such penalties while maintaining top-flight status.

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