Newcastle United trail Manchester City by ten points, so any significant points deduction they receive would boost the Magpies' chances of qualifying for the Champions League again
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Manchester City still face - and continue to refute - 115 allegations of violating Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018.
A decision has been due for quite some time. The end of 2025 is when supporters may finally discover any possible penalties.
The i Paper have indicated that it could even arrive this month, November, with a ruling casting a shadow over the approaching ballot on Financial Fair Play regulations. "It's gone very quiet, and because it's been going on for so long, it's almost been forgotten about, but all hell could break loose when it lands," a source told the newspaper.
Various potential punishments could be under consideration. They range from substantial fines to even points deductions.
"Ultimately, there's going to be a penalty [if it happens] and that penalty is going to be decided by the commission," football finance expert Kieran Maguire said earlier this year. "If it's in the form of a points deduction, then it's got to be a victory for the Premier League, I think."
City, nevertheless, possess the right to appeal, and that is the expectation if the club are found guilty of any of the allegations they are alleged to have committed. That would consequently prolong the situation and postpone the introduction of any potential sanctions, fines, or points deductions.
Pep Guardiola's side are second in the Premier League table, ten points above Newcastle. However, a significant penalty could see them drop down below them in the standings.
Such a scenario would boost the Magpies' chances of qualifying for the Champions League again next season. However, it is far from a foregone conclusion.
Pep Guardiola has already made his stance clear on the issue. The Catalan coach signed a new contract with the club last year, committing him to the team until at least 2027.
He stated in November 2023: "At the moment, we are innocent until it is proven we are guilty. I know the people want it. I know, I feel it.
"I will wait. Wait and see it, and after the sentence has been done, we will come here and explain it.
"But absolutely I will not consider my future (if) it depends on being here or being in League One. Absolutely. There is more chance to stay if we are in League One than if we were in the Champions League."
Eddie Howe said in February 2023, as a response to City receiving the charges: "I've always said FFP is real for us. They (the owners) have been sensible. The conditions we face mean we have to.
"Hopefully, it (City's case) does give a greater understanding of our methods and what we are trying to do, and me in press conferences trying to explain it. The way we have reacted in the transfer market, hopefully, it makes sense."
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