What punishments Man City should face after Premier League deliver damning verdict

Liverpool Echo journalists argue that Manchester City should face severe punishments, including potential expulsion or multi-tier relegation, following a damning verdict from an independent Commission. The panel found City guilty of numerous financial breaches spanning 2009 to 2018, as well as failing to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation. In response, Manchester City stated they will pursue all available appeal avenues against what they described as an unsafe ruling.

The publication's writers propose various sanctions, such as relegating the club to League Two, enforcing Champions League and transfer bans, and mandating financial compensation for affected rivals. While former player John Aldridge called for title stripping and relegation, writers note that mere fines or small points penalties would fail to address long-term competitive unfairness across the football pyramid.