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What seven pundits believe Man City’s punishment should be from relegation to stripped titles

Pundits including Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Stan Collymore have been giving their thoughts on what punishment Manchester City should receive

By Tom Victor · Manchester Evening News

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Seven pundits have suggested punishments for Manchester City ranging from relegation to stripped titles following financial breach findings.
Stan Collymore proposed expelling Manchester City entirely from the EFL down to the lowest National League division.
Gary Neville argued that removing the club's ownership would be the only truly effective and fair punishment.

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Seven football pundits have shared their views on potential sanctions for Manchester City after the club was reportedly found guilty of financial breaches between 2009 and 2018. As Manchester City appeal the independent commission's findings, commentators have weighed in on penalties ranging from severe league expulsions to stripped championship honors.

Stan Collymore called for City to be expelled to the lowest National League, while Gary Neville argued the only fitting consequence would be removing the club's owners. Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Roy Keane, and Stuart Pearce also emphasized the necessity of unprecedented, lasting sanctions to safeguard English football.

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