MANCHESTER CITY face further chaos as they are not guaranteed to remain in the EFL if they are booted out of the Premier League.
The champions are in turmoil after being charged with more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules.
City face an incredible 32 separate charges, including failing to cooperate with a League probe for the past four years.
The Etihad club could be stripped of their Premier League titles.
And there are also fears Pep Guardiola could walk just months after signing a new contract.
SunSport exclusively revealed on Monday that Prem rivals are demanding City be relegated if they are found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
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But that could turn out to be even more disastrous for City than first thought, claims the Telegraph.
That’s because the EFL would not be obliged to to find space for City in their 72-club system.
And there would likely need to be a change in regulations for City to remain, should they be expelled from the top flight.
The champions are hoping to clear their name after also successfully overturning a two-year European ban by Uefa in 2020.
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An independent commission will now hear the charges.
City released a statement on Monday insisting they are confident of not having breached any rules.
It read: “Manchester City FC is surprised by the issuing of these alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules, particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL has been provided with.
“The Club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent Commission, to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position.
“As such we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
