Paul Scholes makes his verdict on the question of whether Manchester City should face a deduction of points if it is found guilty of 115 violations of the financial rules of the Premier League

Paul Scholes believes that the punishment of Manchester City should comply with the sanctions transmitted to Nottingham Forest and Everton if they are found guilty of financial violations.

Premier League serial winners are accused by the Premier League of several violations of their financial regulations, as well as not to cooperate with a subsequent investigation.

The 130 alleged violations (initially 115) date back to a period of nine years between 2009 and 2018 and were revealed for the first time by the League in a statement in February 2023.

If the city is found guilty of some of the most serious accusations, they could be affected by huge financial penalties, points deductions or even relegation.

Last season, Forest and the Toffees received deductions from four and six points respectively after falling rules for the benefit and sustainability of the League and that Scholes believes that City should face a similar punishment if they are judged victims of financial laws.

“It is difficult to say what would be a fair punishment for Manchester City if they were guilty – as long as it is fair,” said Scholes, who spoke of the debate of overlap fans, brought by Sky Bet.

Forest and Everton received four and six points of deductions to break PSR’s rules last season

The 130 alleged city violations (initially 115) date back to a period of nine years between 2009 and 2018

“Nottingham Forest and Everton also underwent punishment, as long as it is along these holidays. I’m not saying it must be the same as Everton and Forest, but I think they will be points.

Last month, the CEO of Premier League, Richard Masters, revealed that City would probably not receive sanctions when the initial verdict on their alleged violations will be returned.

Man City was faithful to their refusal of alleged violations, and a disciplinary panel heard evidence between the two parties at the end of autumn, with procedures ending in December from last year.

In an interview with Masters given to the Financial Times, it was pointed out that the verdict could still be announced at any time before the end of the season.

But the point of sale also explained that the independent panel itself does not decide the sanctions that the club could receive.

Instead, this would imply a distinct process, which could be subject to the call by Man City or the Premier League – a bit like the initial verdict itself.

This could mean that any potential punishment that the winners of Treble could be confronted with 2023 may not be inflicted at a while – or even after – next season.

In the interview, Masters could only note that “literally cannot say a word” on the current procedure.

Premier League CEO Richard Masters revealed that City will probably not receive sanctions when the initial verdict on their alleged violations will be returned

The legal defense of Man City during the fall audience was led by Lord Pannick KC (right)

Champions of four rows are accused of not having reported precise financial information for nine seasons from 2009-10 to 2017-2018, as well as not to provide all the details of the salary of former manager Roberto Mancini between 2009-10 and 2012-13.

They would also have failed to provide all the details of the funds paid to players between 2010 and 2011-16 and not to cooperate with the 2018 to 2023 survey.

This survey, caused by hacked equipment published in the German media, has sparked astronomical legal costs for the League, which have raised concerns in a number of its clubs.

The superior lawyer for the competition is Adam Lewis KC while Lord Pannick directs the defense of the city, the two legal representatives of Blackstone Chambers.