Several Premier League club directors and executives have taken a firm stance following the ruling against Manchester City, arguing that a lighter sanction does not reflect the seriousness of the violations.

For a significant section of British football executives, relegating the Manchester club to the Championship for just one year is neither a sufficient punishment nor a deterrent for the offenses committed over nearly a decade.

Given this situation, senior executives are formally pressuring the authorities to ensure the penalty keeps the team out of the top flight for an extended period, preventing an immediate return to the elite of English football.

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