An independent commission has released its verdict on 115 charges lodged by the Premier League against Manchester City. The verdict, released on Tuesday, details a severe case of alleged cheating, though the club denies the claims.
The situation draws comparisons to the 2019 Saracens rugby scandal, where the club was fined over £5m and deducted points leading to relegation for skirting salary cap rules. Saracens spent a year in the second-tier Championship before returning to the top flight.
The Premier League is now faced with deciding Manchester City's punishment if the guilty verdicts are upheld. Suggestions include long-term points deductions, transfer bans, or retaining money from player sales for non-league clubs.