How Man City could be banished into non-league with EFL under no obligation to accept them if they’re expelled

Manchester City could face expulsion into non-league football following verdicts from an independent panel regarding financial rule breaches. The club was reportedly found guilty on virtually all 130 Premier League charges spanning an investigation period from 2009 to 2018. City maintain their innocence and plan to appeal the rulings as uncertainty surrounds their future.

Potential punishments under discussion include major fines, title stripping, significant points deductions, or full expulsion from the Premier League. If expelled, Manchester City would have to apply to the English Football League, which holds the discretion to accept them into any division or reject their membership entirely.