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Man City charges LIVE: Size of points deduction emerges as rivals 'furious'
Manchester City have lodged a formal appeal after a Premier League commission found the club guilty on serious financial charges. The Premier League is pressing for a heavy points deduction that could send the reigning champions into the Championship for multiple seasons. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire estimates the wider financial exposure could exceed one billion pounds once lost Champions League revenue, player bonus claims, legal fees and a fine are counted. City strongly deny wrongdoing and say a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence supports their position. A final appeal verdict may not arrive this season, leaving rival clubs frustrated and the club’s top-flight status uncertain. On the pitch, City lead the Premier League with a perfect record and host AEK Athens in the Champions League tonight without striker Erling Haaland, who is on the bench.
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Man City charges LIVE: Size of points deduction emerges as rivals 'furious'
Manchester City have lodged a formal appeal after a Premier League commission found the club guilty on serious financial charges. The Premier League is pressing for a heavy points deduction that could send the reigning champions into the Championship for multiple seasons. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire estimates the wider financial exposure could exceed one billion pounds once lost Champions League revenue, player bonus claims, legal fees and a fine are counted. City strongly deny wrongdoing and say a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence supports their position. A final appeal verdict may not arrive this season, leaving rival clubs frustrated and the club’s top-flight status uncertain. On the pitch, City lead the Premier League with a perfect record and host AEK Athens in the Champions League tonight without striker Erling Haaland, who is on the bench.