Man City bombshell: EPL expulsion threat after guilty verdicts

It's being dubbed "one of the biggest scandals in football history" and could see Manchester City kicked out of the Premier League after the club was found guilty of an enormous list of financial rule breaches.

The club has been found guilty on 114 out of 115 charges laid against them by the Premier League and now faces sanctions ranging from mammoth fines to being excluded from the league altogether.

The Premier League has not yet officially confirmed or commented on the verdict and no punishments have been confirmed.

While the club is expected to appeal the charges - which relate to their trophy-filled period of 2009 to 2018 - there could be implications for others clubs that stand to claim retrospective titles.

During the period under investigation, City won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Community Shield.

According to the UK Telegraph, "it is understood Premier League clubs are already discussing legal action and possible compensation claims as a result of the guilty verdict."

Other UK media outlets claim that four clubs - Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have already served legal notices outlining their intent to claim for $200 million in compensation each.

City have always denied the allegations against them and issued only a short statement to the Athletic.

“The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality," it read.

“As such Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.

“The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”