Despite winning a record fourth successive English Premier League (EPL) title, Manchester City are just +2500 to get relegated next season. The club is facing 115 financial fair play charges and one of the possible punishments is total expulsion from the top tier.
Claims against City include the soccer club not disclosing accurate financial information for nine seasons
Sportsbooks are covering themselves in case this happens, with major rivals like Liverpool and Arsenal in comparison sitting at a lengthy +200000 to get relegated. Claims against City include the soccer club not disclosing accurate financial information for nine seasons dating back to 2009 and failing to provide details regarding managerial and player payments during this time frame.
Some of the charges relate to the team’s alleged lack of cooperation with previous EPL investigations. Lesser penalties would be a fine and/or a points deduction, similar to what Everton FC and Nottingham Forest experienced this year when the EPL docked them eight and four points, respectively.
A hearing will take place in October regarding the matter and City will learn its fate at some point towards the end of this year or early 2025. The list of 115 charges came to light in February 2023 and an independent commission was appointed to lead the probe. Manchester City maintains that it is completely innocent and is vigorously fighting its corner.