{"id":1328,"date":"2026-10-08T14:38:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendsmill.com\/?p=1328"},"modified":"2026-10-08T14:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:41:14","slug":"premier-league-clubs-want-man-city-relegated-if-appeal-fails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendsmill.com\/?p=1328","title":{"rendered":"Premier League clubs want Man City relegated if appeal fails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Manchester City&#8217;s Premier League future could be under threat if their appeal over alleged financial breaches fails, with rival clubs reportedly pushing for relegation rather than a points deduction.<br><br>According to Sky Sports, several club executives believe a points deduction would not be enough to punish City over alleged financial rule violations spanning nine years, and want the Premier League to consider a much harsher sanction.<br><br><strong>Premier League rivals want Man City relegated<\/strong><br><br>The pressure on City could intensify if their appeal is unsuccessful, with some rival club executives reportedly insisting that a points deduction would fall short of the punishment required.<br><br>While a points deduction could damage City&#8217;s league position, relegation would see the club drop out of the Premier League altogether.<br><br>The reported demands underline the seriousness with which some clubs view the allegations and their belief that any punishment should reflect the scale of the alleged breaches.<br><br><strong>What happens if Man City&#8217;s appeal fails?<\/strong><br><br>The outcome of the proceedings could have significant consequences for City&#8217;s future in English football, depending on the findings and any sanctions imposed under Premier League rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With relegation now being pushed as a possible punishment by some rival clubs, the stakes could hardly be higher for Manchester City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A failed appeal would leave the club facing renewed scrutiny over the sanctions it could receive, although no decision to relegate them has been confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outcome could prove decisive for City&#8217;s future in the Premier League and send shockwaves through English football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City&#8217;s Premier League future could be under threat if their appeal over alleged financial breaches fails, with rival clubs reportedly pushing for relegation rather than a points deduction. 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