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Man City facing four punishments

Man City could face one of four major punishments if they are found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations, with sanctions potentially ranging from a hefty fine to expulsion from the top flight.

• The first possibility is a substantial financial penalty, which could see City ordered to pay millions of pounds. Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown is among those to have suggested that a significant fine could be imposed, although critics believe such a punishment would fail to reflect the seriousness of the alleged offences.

While a financial sanction would hit the club's finances, it would have no direct impact on their results or league position. Some argue that this would do little to address any competitive advantage City may have gained over their rivals.

• A second potential punishment is a significant points deduction, which could have major consequences for City's Premier League status. There has even been speculation that a sufficiently large deduction could effectively condemn the club to relegation to the Championship.

The possibility of deductions across multiple seasons has also been raised, potentially leaving City facing an extended spell outside the top flight. Such a scenario could have serious implications for the club's playing squad and long-term ambitions.

• Another option would be to strip City of Premier League titles won during the period under investigation. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has previously discussed the prospect of removing titles from the club's record without necessarily handing them to the teams who finished second.
• The fourth and arguably most severe potential sanction would be expulsion from the Premier League altogether. This would see City removed from the competition, with their future place in the English football pyramid potentially becoming a major issue.

However, no punishment has been confirmed, and the outcome remains uncertain. City have consistently denied wrongdoing and continue to contest the allegations against them.