Man City issued a warning over a'massive points deduction' during a live discussion of the 115 accusations
The Premier League charged Pep Guardiola's side in February 2023, with analysts and watchers anticipating the worst for City given the enormous number of counts facing them, ahead of a likely trial later this year.
Former Sky Sports pundit Andy Gray predicts a "massive points deduction" for Manchester City as they face a trial for 115 alleged financial rule violations. Pep Guardiola's team was charged by the Premier League in February 2023, with pundits and onlookers fearing the worst due to the high number of counts. The trial is expected later this year.
Point deductions or even relegation have been suggested as possible punishments for City if they are found guilty, and former Aston Villa and Wolves forward Gray believes the club might face the former if punished. Gray, who was discussing the matter live on beIN Sports with co-host Richard Keys, said he did not believe the club would lose their titles, but he could see the Premier League penalize them with point deductions. After Keys mentioned that a verdict was probable at the beginning of next year, Gray asked, "What would happen? I imagine, and I'm not sure, that it will be in the form of a big points deduction. When his co-presenter pointed out that this was contingent on City being found guilty, Gray responded, "They will be found guilty. There aren't 115 charges, and they'll be found innocent of them all. "I believe we both understand that, without the independent tribunal, they would not be charging them if there was no evidence to suggest they were guilty.
"I don't think they'll take away their title, so what can they do?" They can now take away their points and fine them. Fining them? Who cares? They may fine them whatever they like; it makes no difference to Manchester City; they can pay it out of their own money. I can only envisage a large points reduction and a massive fine." Guardiola addressed the upcoming trial date before the Ipswich game, saying he was glad the proceedings will begin soon "for the benefit of us all". "I am happy it starts soon and hopefully it finishes soon for the benefit of all of us," according to him. " Particularly for the club, but for all of them.
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