Former Manchester City chief David Bernstain believes financial penalties will not be enough and says their Premier League should be in doubt following reports they have been found guilty for financial breaches. City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges for breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, which is set to land them a hefty punishment.Chairman Kaldoon Al Mubarak insists he remains confident City will be cleared of the charges and the club is set to lodge an appeal.It is not known what the severity of the punishment will be but with this the most significant number of breaches in Premier League history, which has seen a four-year investigation take place, it is suggested that nothing is off the table.Bernstein, who was City chairman between 1998 and 2003, said: I would first of all say that financial penalties will not be enough.Were talking about a club with limitless pockets money doesnt mean very much as we saw in the last transfer window. Whether its [a fine of] �100million, �200m, that would not be sufficient.Unfortunately I say all of these things with great sorrow, I really do, as a fan I think there has to be something that will affect their league status. And if it was to be a points deduction, it depends on timing.If it was today, with the season just a few games in, and the points deduction had to be something that was terminal as far as their Premier League status was concerned, I worked out youd have to have something like 80 points deducted, which would mean the club could not recover this season and would go down.But if this happens at the end of the season, because of the appeals and so on, its a different kettle of fish.Then you may be talking about an automatic relegation to which division I dont know. I think it does depend partly on the timing.Man City charges: Rivals prepare lawsuitWhile Manchester City await the outcome of the case, rival clubs are already exploring potential legal action. Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United have all issued formal notices reserving their right to seek damages, claiming alleged financial losses linked to Citys purported breaches. The combined claims could reportedly reach �800 million.During the period under investigation, City secured eight Premier League titles, one Champions League crown, four FA Cups and seven EFL Cups. However, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak issued a firm response on Saturday, insisting the club remain confident of clearing their name and proving the clubs innocence. He also questioned the impartiality of the process, maintaining Citys position as they await a final verdict. Topics Manchester City F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read What Bruno Fernandes injury means for Manchester United as complicated issue revealed by Portugal Cian Cheesbrough 27th September, 2026 Man City chairman Al Mubarak responds after club found guilty of 114 financial breaches Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 BREAKING: Man City found guilty on 114 charges relating to financial breaches Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Brobbey to be replaced in Netherlands squad after Sunderland striker injured in Germany draw Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Arsenals Havertz and Bayern star Musiala have scans after Germany injuries Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026 Tottenham defender Pedro Porro set to miss four weeks with hamstring injury Mitch Fretton 23rd September, 2026
