⁠Man City GUILTY: What Premier League Will Do Next

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. But this story is far from over. There’s no punishment yet, City maintain the process is ongoing, and an appeal is expected. So the biggest question now is: what happens next? Natalie Pirks and Colin Murray are joined by former Manchester City and FA chairman David Bernstein and football finance expert Kieran Maguire to wargame what could come next. Could Manchester City face a points deduction, relegation or even expulsion from the Premier League? Could previous titles be affected? What happens if City appeal? And what could this case mean for the Premier League and the future of how football regulates its most powerful clubs? David also reflects on the Manchester City he helped rebuild from the third tier, and what this moment means for a club he knows from the inside. This is a special Game-changer episode of High Performance Business, in proud partnership with IFS. 00:00 Manchester City: What Happens Next? 03:55 “Worse Than Our Worst-Case Scenario” 06:55 What Are Manchester City Accused Of? 09:00 Can Manchester City Win an Appeal? 10:40 Could City’s Owners & Board Walk Away? 14:00 What Punishment Could Manchester City Face? 17:00 Could a Deal Be Done With the Premier League? 24:20 Could Manchester City Lose Their Titles? 28:15 What Happens to Haaland & City’s Players? 31:00 Could City’s Sponsors & Owners Walk Away? 33:00 How Will Manchester City Fans React? 38:00 How Long Could This Drag On? 39:20 What Does This Mean for English Football? 42:15 Has This Damaged the Premier League? 46:00 “I Feel Embarrassment and Anger” 47:30 Final Thoughts _______ You know the score, but what happens on he pitch is only half the story . Soaring ticket prices. Endless subscription fees. Baffling rule changes. Even the most diehard fans are left wondering: why? Award-winning sports journalists Natalie Pirks & Colin Murray step back from a busy news cycle to deliver the business playbook. Armed with razor-sharp wit and genuine curiosity, they bridge the gap between the business of sport and the sport itself - unpacking the power plays shaping global games and decoding what they really mean for people in the stands. From FIFA and F1 to the Premier League and major US sports, High Performance Business delivers top-down clarity - straight from the pitchside, courtside, and paddock. Because when you understand the mechanics behind the machine, you're no longer sitting on the sidelines. No business degree required. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software 👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/IFS-yt