Manchester City Face Potential Ban from ‘All Competitions’ If Found Guilty of 115 Charges

Manchester City’s ongoing legal battle with the Premier League over 115 alleged charges is set to be a dominant story throughout the 2024/25 season. Fans from all clubs are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this high-profile dispute, which began with leaked emails in the German press and has escalated into a public and legal back-and-forth in recent weeks.

Initially, there were suggestions that Pep Guardiola’s side could face exclusion from the Premier League if they lose their case. However, fresh reports now indicate that Manchester City could be banned from multiple competitions, including the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Champions League, and the Club World Cup, should the ruling go against them.

A report from The Telegraph suggests that if City are found guilty and removed from the Premier League, the consequences may extend further. The FA Cup rulebook states: “Where a club has been admitted to participate in the competition but is then removed from the league in which it competes (or its league fixtures are suspended), the Professional Game Board [PGB] may remove the club from the competition.”

This potential removal from the FA Cup could trigger a domino effect, with Manchester City facing expulsion from other competitions in which they are currently competing, adding to the club’s growing concerns as the case progresses.