'The only charge the Premier League can prove' - new Man City 115 charges verdict delivered

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A recent Manchester Evening News article has caused quite a stir amongst our readers. A finance expert asserts that relegation isn't on the cards for Manchester City should they be found guilty of their most severe alleged financial violations.

Nevertheless, Kieran Maguire notes that a hefty points penalty by the Premier League could effectively seal their relegation fate.

The outcome of the case, now in the hands of an independent tribunal following City's submission of their defence and the Premier League's presentation of evidence, is much anticipated later this year, with appeal rights reserved for both parties.

During the Overlap Fan Debate, Maguire elaborated that while it's improbable the Premier League will expel City and demote them to the Championship given the EFL's potential refusal to accept the club, a substantial points deduction could mirror the effect of relegation—a notion underscored by recent penalties faced by Everton and Nottingham Forest.