Punishing Manchester City fans would be a huge step towards fairness in football

The Premier League’s fight for its future rests entirely on the Manchester City case. Prosecuting financial malfeasance on an industrial scale will define the path which governs the top flight for the next few years, if not longer. The 114 charges brought against City ’s owners marks an existential juncture for the English game. All options remain on the table as viable punishments for Enzo Mareca ’s side. They risk point deductions, seeing titles won voided and even expulsion from the Premier League .