Manchester City has been found guilty of the majority of 115 Premier League charges, and Roy Keane believes the club deserves severe punishment, potentially including expulsion from the Premier League, according to the Daily Mail.

The Premier League accused Manchester City of widespread financial irregularities behind their prolonged success. The Daily Mail Sport understands that the Premier League has proven all substantial charges.

Since Abu Dhabi's acquisition in 2008, Manchester City has won 26 trophies, including eight Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the Champions League as part of their treble in the 2022-23 season.

According to the ruling, Manchester City could face sanctions including expulsion from the Premier League and trophy stripping, and the club plans to appeal.

Former Manchester United captain Keane stated that Manchester City must "accept their punishment" because they deserve to be sanctioned. He also refuted Rodri's claim that the titles and trophies Manchester City won during this period were "well-deserved".

Keane said on ITV: "The moment has finally come. This has obviously been going on for a long time. I don't agree with Rodri. It was a choice made by the club itself; they chose to cheat.

"Everything they've won in recent years, they deserve to be punished for it. It's hard to say where it starts and where it ends, but they were cheating. They've been found guilty, and now they have to accept their punishment. It's truly shocking to be found guilty of so many charges."

Ian Wright also called for severe punishment for Manchester City. He said: "They should be punished for this.

"They may have enjoyed those memories and good moments, but when you look at the teams that were trying to catch them while playing by the rules, it's not fair.

"What did we miss out on with Liverpool and Klopp's achievements, and that team? What could they have experienced? Manchester City achieved all of this by cheating, and other players lost opportunities because of it."

Manchester City denies any wrongdoing and will appeal the ruling. Last Saturday, club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak stated that Manchester City is confident in clearing its name.

In a letter to supporters, Al Mubarak wrote that despite continuous external reports, the Premier League process "still has a long way to go". He also said: "Our confidence in proving the club's innocence remains as strong as when all of this began".

He added in the letter: "We have faced challenges before and we have overcome them".

The Daily Mail Sport also reported that the Premier League's victory over Manchester City could trigger a series of legal claims totalling up to £800 million. However, the case itself could last another two years.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Manchester United have formally issued notices reserving the right to take legal action if Manchester City is found guilty. Manchester City could also be expelled from the Premier League as a result.

Representatives have begun gathering evidence for the claims, calculating amounts they believe they are owed and noting that these clubs lost potential revenue due to Manchester City's breaches.

It is understood that clubs that believe they have suffered most will file the largest claims. Tottenham Hotspur, which has missed out on Champions League qualification on multiple occasions, could file the largest claim.

According to informed sources, an estimate of £200 million is not unreasonable.

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