The staggering scale of Manchester City’s rule-breaking leaves the Premier League with only one option

Writer Miguel Delaney argues that the Premier League has little choice but to expel Manchester City following the findings of an independent commission. The commission found Manchester City guilty of extensive financial breaches and arranging "sham" contracts spanning nine seasons between 2009 and 2018, which allegedly concealed over £900 million in funding.

Delaney contends that the damning verdict raises questions about whether rival clubs would even want to play against Manchester City. In response to the verdict, Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano dismissed the findings as a "Premier League conspiracy theory" and insisted the club will aggressively fight to clear its name.