A number of Premier League clubs believe a points deduction that would relegate Manchester City to the Championship for one season would be insufficient.

Given the scale of City’s offences, these clubs want a sanction that will result in a prolonged absence from the English top-flight ( The Guardian ).

The independent commission that found them guilty of the rule breaches will determine their punishment at a sanctions hearing.

The Citizens have confirmed they will appeal against the damning findings.

The appeal hearing, per the league’s new rules, must be concluded within 12 weeks of being filed.

But City could delay the process by arguing the new rules should not apply as they were introduced this season while the charges against them are historic.

Man City have dominated English football since Sheikh Mansoor’s takeover in 2008, winning 22 major trophies including eight Premier League titles and a Champions League.

But now their reputation is on the line after being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.