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How would Arsenal vote if Man City faced Premier League expulsion? – Opinion

Of all the possible sanctions awaiting Man City, one of the most extreme would be expulsion from the Premier League. To clarify, that’s not the same as a points deduction which ensures relegation. This would be the club losing their…

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Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Just Arsenal explores whether Arsenal and rival clubs would vote to expel Manchester City from the Premier League.
Expelling a club from the top flight requires a majority vote from at least 15 of the other 19 clubs.
The writer argues clubs may favor heavy points deductions over expulsion to avoid prolonged High Court litigation.

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Just Arsenal examines whether Premier League clubs like Arsenal would support expelling Manchester City if the reigning champions lose their legal battle over alleged financial breaches. Expulsion would require 15 of 19 rival teams to vote in favor, which could leave City needing EFL approval to join the pyramid or otherwise left without a league.

The author argues that clubs might prefer a substantial points deduction and relegation rather than total expulsion. A permanent ban would likely trigger extensive High Court challenges from Manchester City, prolonging uncertainty and potentially damaging the Premier League's commercial appeal.

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How would Arsenal vote if Man City faced Premier League expulsion? – Opinion

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