What could Rangers’ 2012 demise tell us about Man City’s uncertain future?

BBC Sport examines the potential fallout for Manchester City following an unprecedented guilty verdict over financial breaches, comparing their predicament to Rangers' 2012 collapse. City have been found guilty of serious rule breaches regarding disguised funding between 2009 and 2018, which they deny and have appealed. The analysis explores potential repercussions such as expulsion, application to lower tiers, and stripped honors.

While Rangers entered liquidation over tax debts and restarted in Scotland's fourth tier without losing previous titles, City's situation stems from Premier League financial breaches. Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist warned that any potential demotion would force City to effectively start from scratch, as top players would inevitably depart.