Premier League Executives Push for Championship Relegation if Found Guilty
Amid ongoing discussions around Manchester City’s alleged breach of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, there are suggestions that the club should face a guaranteed season in the Championship if found guilty. This comes after Manchester City was referred to an independent commission at the beginning of 2023, following accusations of violating 115 FFP regulations between 2009 and 2018.
The investigation, which spanned four years, uncovered potential breaches that could lead to severe penalties for Manchester City, including significant fines, points deductions, transfer bans, or even expulsion from the Premier League. The case against Pep Guardiola’s side has been complicated by Manchester City’s unprecedented legal challenge against the Premier League, aiming to overturn the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules. If successful, many of the charges could be rendered moot.
Reports from earlier this month suggest Manchester City has made headway in their APT hearing, with the FFP case set to commence in September. A recent report by The Athletic has collated the perspectives of various Premier League executives, some of whom have chosen to remain anonymous to protect professional relationships. These sources express a mix of weariness over the protracted investigation and concern over the potential for a financial settlement instead of a sporting penalty.
One Premier League club executive has been vocal about the necessity for a severe sanction, suggesting a points deduction so substantial—between 70 and 80 points—that it would ensure Manchester City’s relegation to the Championship. Another prominent figure in the sport advocates for a more innovative punishment, proposing that points be deducted over the next three seasons, effectively hindering the club’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
Comparisons have been drawn to the case of the English rugby union team Saracens, who were relegated to the second division in 2019 after being deducted 35 points and fined £5.36 million for breaching salary cap rules. A coach familiar with competing against Manchester City has expressed a firm belief in their guilt, criticizing their success as lacking the discipline observed by other clubs. However, there is a growing sentiment that it may be too late for an effective remedy.
The potential failure to convict and penalize Manchester City raises serious questions about the Premier League’s governance capabilities, especially with discussions about introducing an independent regulator in the near future. Several club executives have voiced concerns that if the Premier League is unable to enforce its rules against Manchester City, it could undermine the incentive for other clubs to adhere to financial regulations.
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