Manchester City: Seven other clubs demoted multiple divisions - and the reasons why

Manchester City is far from the first club to face significant punishment. Manchester City could face a severe punishment after an independent commission found the club guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules, with some fans and pundits calling for the champions to be demoted several divisions. City appealed against the findings on October 1, with the Premier League confirming the appeal the following day. No sanction has been decided, and City continue to deny wrongdoing. The club says the commission's decision contains material errors of law, principle and fact.