Man City to face HUGE points deduction which will guarantee relegation - and more could come next season - but they won't be sent down to League Two, insiders tell OLIVER HOLT
It is thought the Premier League are pressing for City's punishment to be announced before the result of their appeal, which is unlikely to be decided before the end of January.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 19, 2026, 1:40 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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