Manchester City Could Face 40–60 Point Deduction Over Alleged FFP Breaches, Expert Warns

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has warned that Manchester City could face a massive points deduction if found guilty of multiple Financial Fair Play (FFP) violations.

Speaking on The Overlap, Maguire highlighted the Premier League club’s alleged 115 breaches of financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, which the club has consistently denied. He suggested that a points deduction could range between 40 and 60, far exceeding the six- and four-point penalties handed to Everton and Nottingham Forest in 2024 for FFP breaches.

Maguire stressed that relegation would not be an option, as that falls under the English Football League’s jurisdiction, meaning the punishment would likely come in the form of a points deduction. He also indicated the potential for more severe consequences, including board resignations, comparing the situation to Juventus’ FFP scandal in Serie A, which forced a club overhaul.

“If the accusations are proven, corporate fraud issues would require board changes,” Maguire said, noting the severity of the alleged misconduct and its implications for Premier League governance and club management.

Maguire has warned that if Manchester City is found guilty of 115 alleged Financial Fair Play breaches, the Premier League club could face a points deduction of 40–60 points.

The alleged violations, spanning 2009–2018, dwarf the penalties Everton and Nottingham Forest received in 2024. Maguire explained that relegation is not possible, meaning the punishment would be reflected in a points deduction, potentially crippling City’s league standing.

He also warned of broader consequences, suggesting that corporate fraud findings could force board resignations and a club restructure, similar to the sanctions Juventus faced in Italy’s Serie A. “The board would have to go… there could be a complete restructure of the club,” Maguire added, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations.

The case remains under investigation, with Manchester City denying all wrongdoing and the Premier League carefully reviewing the claims before reaching a decision.