Dock points for NINE years, force Abu Dhabi owners to sell up and a walk of shame down to League TWO: Our experts have their say on Man City’s fate after club found guilty of £900m ‘sham’

Daily Mail experts have proposed severe sanctions for Manchester City after the club was found guilty of serious financial breaches involving £900m over a nine-year period. Following the independent commission's ruling, which City plans to appeal, contributors argued that standard fines would be insufficient given the scale of the alleged financial violations. Suggested punishments include multi-year points penalties, forced ownership changes, and expulsions from the top flight.

Proposed measures from the columnists range from immediate relegation to League Two to forced sales by the Abu Dhabi ownership and stripping previous titles. Some experts also urged consecutive points deductions across multiple seasons to prevent a quick top-flight return, while others called for swift action before appeals conclude to prevent ongoing disruption across English football.