Today’s news about Manchester City’s alleged breaches of financial rules, as reported by the BBC, has given rise to much speculation about what the future holds for Pep Guardiola’s men.
A number of rival fans, including Liverpool supporters, have suggested that the incumbent champions should lose their titles if the allegations are found to be correct.
BREAKING: Man City charged by Premier Leaue with numerous breaches of financial rules following a four-year investigation. This is unprecedented: pic.twitter.com/ZGzdX210qP
— Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) February 6, 2023
An independent commission can apply a range of sanctions in this case, including point deductions, expulsion from the English top flight and “such order as it deems fit”, according to Sky Sports (via Football Daily).
◉ Suspension from playing matches ◉ Deduction of points ◉ Repetition of matches ◉ Expulsion from the league ◉ Compensation ◉ Cancel or reject the registration of players ◉ Conditional punishment ◉ Fines ◉ Make any other order you deem appropriate
The possible sanctions that Manchester City faces. pic.twitter.com/R93BdO4UPn
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 6, 2023
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While the prospect of adding two more league titles to the lone entry Jurgen Klopp’s men recorded in the 2019/20 season is certainly enticing, it seems highly unlikely that the Etihad-based side will lose any titles.
A large points deduction would certainly seem appropriate as an absolute minimum if we are to compare how Juventus were penalized for financial irregularities.
Of course, it’s worth considering that inflating player values in order to protect a bottom line may be considered less competitively offensive than illegally inflating revenue through dubious endorsements.
Ultimately, while we accept the likelihood of Liverpool going on with just 19 league titles to our name, we want action to be taken that not only sufficiently punishes any wrongdoing City has committed, but also prevents it from happening. more violations. place in the future by any other club.
The amount of fresh money being invested in the English top flight makes that prospect increasingly difficult, particularly given that the current Premier League ownership rules don’t appear to be fit for purpose.
Still, a line has to be drawn somewhere, and the Premier League could introduce more hurdles that allow for fairer competition based on actual revenue figures.
With all due respect to Manchester City, it seems highly implausible that they would earn more than European giants Real Madrid and Liverpool, even when taking into account their recent domestic success.
Beyond looking at things from our perspective, we have to consider the potential long-term impact on the league if it is seen as a plaything of regimes interested in using their respective clubs as sports washing vehicles.
Perhaps the Premier League will continue to survive a multitude of blows to its integrity, but we have to ask whether that is a risk worth taking in the long term.
You can see all the relevant fan tweets below:
Liverpool 3 Premier League titles in 4 years pic.twitter.com/cG58LiFaq9
— ᴊᴏᴇ™️ (@joepearce_) February 6, 2023
Imagine we got prizes, some league titles, I bet the FSGOUT guys would hate that.
— Lucas C (@lrchandley) February 6, 2023
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— Zane????????????️???? (@zanetalkssports) February 6, 2023
I want three Premier League trophies please @premierleague @FA pic.twitter.com/m66LSCfxgc
— — (@AnfieldRd96) February 6, 2023
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