Man City appeal financial rules verdict as questions raised

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 08:36 · Archive

Manchester City have appealed after being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules. The club now awaits a decision on the sanctions it will face.

One senior football figure described the situation as like "sitting in purgatory". The uncertainty extends beyond City itself. There are questions being raised as to whether the club should even still be allowed to compete in the top flight whilst the appeal process continues.

The Independent Sport reports that the situation is "utterly unsustainable" for the Premier League. Concerns centre on sporting integrity, particularly whether results of matches involving City will stand once sanctions are imposed. The timing of any penalties could mean that results achieved before sanctions are applied may not stand afterwards, creating uncertainty about the validity of current league standings.

Roy Keane has suggested that City's players should feel let down by the club's behaviour, though he absolved them of personal blame. He emphasised that the issue relates to ownership and conduct rather than the playing squad.

How it is being reported

• Peter Schmeichel lays out ideal punishment for Man City after win over LiverpoolPeter Schmeichel wants Manchester City to face a ‘heavy’ punishment (Picture: Getty) Peter Schmeichel says Manchester City should be deducted 25 points in each of the next five seasons after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations . City’s guilty verdict has provided…Metro · 12 Oct, 09:02
• The Man City mess is unsustainable for the Premier LeagueFollowing their victory over Liverpool at Anfield, Miguel Delaney reveals that questions are being asked as to whether Man City should even still be allowed to compete in the top flight, with the club ‘in purgatory’ as they await sanction for breaching financial rulesIndependent Sport · 12 Oct, 08:24
• Man City charges LIVE: Premier League punishment agreement as Liverpool response sentManchester City have appealed after being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules and await a decision over the sanctions they faceMirror Sport · 12 Oct, 06:40

In this story: Manchester City · Premier League · Liverpool · Roy Keane · Pep Guardiola · Enzo Maresca

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