City could face 60-point deduction, claims report

Manchester City could face a severe punishment over allegations of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules.

According to talkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil, two of his sources have told him that the Citizens could be hit with a 60-point deduction.

Brazil said the punishment is unlikely to be imposed during the current season because of the time required to complete the proceedings. Instead, the sanction could come into effect from next season.

“I’m hearing about a 60-point deduction,” Brazil said on talkSPORT, while stressing that the information has not been officially confirmed and could prove to be incorrect.

If such a sanction is imposed, it would put City in an extremely difficult position at the start of next season.

The club continues to deny the alleged breaches, while the proceedings are still ongoing. City have already appealed the decision over the charges and are expected to continue defending their position in the case.