Rangers have 'set the precedent' for Man City punishment as 'immediate' relegation looms
Manchester City faces potential relegation to the fourth tier of English football if found guilty of 115 alleged financial rule breaches. Experts suggest the club could face a precedent-setting punishment similar to the one handed to Rangers in 2012.
Why it matters
This case represents a landmark moment for financial regulation in professional sports, potentially altering the competitive landscape of the Premier League.
Manchester City are at risk of suffering immediate relegation to League Two if they are found guilty of financial rule breaches.
Reports have claimed the Cityzens will be found guilty of 114 of their 115 charges for breaching financial rules in what is an unprecedented situation in English football.
While no formal announcement has been made by the Premier League, clubs are believed to have been made aware, and punishments are now being considered.
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Man City should be punished severely and could be set to follow the path taken with Rangers in 2012.
The Scottish giants suffered severe financial issues and liquidation, and while that is not the same as Man City's situation, the punishment has set a clear precedent.
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