Manchester City faces possible record fine over financial violations

A threatened points deduction for Manchester City is looming after an independent commission found the club guilty of numerous breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Speculation about a possible massive points penalty is intensifying and could mean relegation from the Premier League. This would be an unprecedented intervention in the history of English professional football.

The independent commission examined compliance with the financial regulations and concluded that Manchester City had violated several provisions. The decision has reignited the discussion about the size of a possible sanction.

A possible deduction of several points could not only mean relegation from the Premier League, but also permanently affect the club's standing in the history of English football.