Gallagher says Man City faces fine, transfer ban after 114 PL rule breaches
Liam Gallagher says a high-level Premier League source informed him that Manchester City will face an unspecified fine and transfer ban—but keep all titles and avoid expulsion—after being found guilty of 114 out of 115 Premier League rule breaches. Gallagher shared this via X on Sunday evening, stating, “Just been told by someone in a very very high position if we lose our appeal which we won’t we’ll be getting a FINE and TRANSFER BAN and that’s it,” and noted BBC Sport reported similar expectations over the weekend.
The Premier League has not yet issued official sanctions, and City is expected to appeal, a process anticipated to run into 2027. Gallagher maintains that regardless of appeal outcome, the club’s eight major trophies from 2009-2018 will remain intact, and they will not be ejected from England’s top division. Instead, penalties would restrict new player signings and impose a financial penalty.
For Nigerian EPL enthusiasts closely tracking Manchester City, this prompts consideration of how transfer restrictions could influence future team performance. With the appeal pending, should Nigerian fans adjust their support or expectations based on the potential for a transfer ban and fine?