Man City told what ‘most likely’ punishment is as Man Utd wait for title verdict
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| Live Sports Editor Published September 26, 2026 12:36pm Updated September 26, 2026 12:37pm City waiting to learn what punishment they face (Picture: Gary Oakley/PA Wire) A hefty points deduction remains the most likely punishment for Manchester City, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire. After a four-year investigation, City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges over breaches of Premier League financial rules.
The FFP breaches are related to a period between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, when Man City won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three League Cups and one Community Shield. There is a separate issue of whether clubs who have missed out on titles, could they put in for financial compensation for not getting into Europe and loss of prize money.’ City won three titles during the period in question (Picture: AP Photo/Dave Thompson) Manchester United finished in second place in two of the seasons in the period under investigation, runners up in 2011-12 under Sir Alex Ferguson and again in 2017-18 with Jose Mourinho at the helm.
Mourinho famously described finishing second behind City in 2018 as one of the biggest accomplishments of his career. ‘Maybe they punish Manchester City with points, we win that league,’ he said in 2024. ‘And then they have to pay me the bonus and give me the medal.’ So…… Let’s talk.How many Premier League titles have I won then? 🤔— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) September 25, 2026 Liverpool could also benefit were City to be stripped of their titles, finishing second in 2013-14 under Brendan Rodgers. ‘If you take a look at the Premier League handbook, it says the commission’s recommendations are as broad based as you want them to be. Anything from a fine, to a points deduction, to expulsion from the Premier League,’ Maguire added. ‘Also, it could be that the titles won during that period will be taken away, though you can’t retrospectively have the joy that winning a match and title brings from a fans’ perspective.’ Arrow MORE: Viktor Gyokeres sends message to Mikel Arteta over Arsenal role this season Arrow MORE: Chelsea dealt double injury blow as England star leaves stadium on crutches Arrow MORE: Rodri breaks silence over Manchester City guilty verdict