Last Updated: May 4, 2026 | 22:28 BST
Valuation: £80-85m era
Doubt: Rodri (groin)
Next: Brentford (H) 9 May
Replacement: Enzo Maresca odds-on fave
Status: 115 Charges Update: ’60-point’ deduction possible
Manchester City have seen their campaign pick up in the second half, winning the Carabao Cup, reaching the FA Cup final and clawing their way back into the Premier League title race against Arsenal. Alongside the on-pitch battles, the verdict on 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations looms. Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has warned via Football Insider that the club could face a points deduction as severe as 60 points or even the threat of expulsion from the Premier League, a sanction that could threaten their global standing. There’s also the intensified whispers of a Pep Guardiola exit this summer. With Guardiola’s contract entering its final year and the manager hinting at retirement, the hierarchy is reportedly accelerating a succession plan to ensure the club survive a potential post-Pep transition amidst the threat of Premier League expulsion.
Kick-off: Saturday 9 May, 19:30 BST
TV: Sky Sports
Referee: TBC
Manchester City Football Club
Founded in 1880, Manchester City has redefined English football through a decade of unparalleled dominance. From the tactical revolution of Pep Guardiola to the historic Treble of 2023, the club has transformed from local rivals into a global sporting benchmark. At the Etihad, innovation meets tradition, creating a legacy of high-fidelity football that has secured its place at the pinnacle of the modern game.
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