According to The Sun, even if an independent commission recommends Manchester City's expulsion from the Premier League, a vote by Premier League clubs would still be necessary. However, points deductions would not require club approval.

Manchester City's leadership continues to insist that the club will win its appeal, while other clubs have demanded severe sanctions.

Under new rules approved by all 20 Premier League clubs this summer, Manchester City's appeal hearing must be completed by December 24, with the hearing lasting no more than five days and conducted on an expedited basis. The appeals committee will then have 30 days to reach a decision.

If Manchester City loses its appeal, both parties will be called for a separate sanctions hearing. However, the sanctions hearing could also take place before the appeal hearing concludes.

Premier League rules state that the commission has the power to impose or recommend any sanction, from fines to expulsion from the league. Premier League lawyers will argue for their preferred sanction, and Manchester City also has the right to argue for a lesser sanction. The commission can disregard the views of both parties when making its decision.

Sanctions could include points deductions, fines, transfer bans, or prohibiting Manchester City from representing the Premier League in UEFA or FIFA competitions. These measures would be implemented immediately before the final decision is announced.

Clause B6 states that the Premier League can remove a club from membership through a special resolution. The resolution must be passed by at least three-quarters of voting members or their proxies at a properly convened meeting, with notice specifying the intention to propose such a resolution.

This means 15 of the 20 clubs must vote in favour for Manchester City to be expelled from the Premier League. If this threshold is not reached, the proposal will fail, and the situation will become more complicated.

Manchester City remains determined to win its appeal and believes it has submitted sufficient evidence to overturn the commission's findings. Previously, Manchester City accused the three-person commission of accepting "the Premier League's conspiracy theory."

Traduit par IA.

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