Club chiefs urge Manchester City punishment this season

Senior football figures have called on the Premier League to impose a punishment on Manchester City for breaching its rules. They say the sanction should be decided before the end of the current season.

The call follows reports that the club has violated regulations that govern club conduct and competition integrity. The figures argue that any delay would undermine the fairness of the league.

They stress that a timely decision would send a clear message that rule breaches will not be tolerated, regardless of a club’s stature.

While the Premier League has not yet announced a specific outcome, the pressure from club leaders suggests that an investigation will be expedited.

The next steps will likely involve the league’s disciplinary panel reviewing the evidence and determining an appropriate sanction, which could include fines, points deductions or other penalties.