Is Man City about to be shaken up?

Guardiola left as Man City were about to receive a verdict in their case involving 115 financial allegations.

According to an internal source who previously made accurate statements about Guardiola's departure from Man City in early May, the ruling regarding 115 allegations of violating Premier League financial regulations is reportedly very close to being announced.

As the day of reckoning approaches, what seemed like a normal transition for Man City in the summer of 2026 is gradually being overshadowed by big questions.

The haunting continues.

British media outlets have revealed that a final decision could be made in the next few weeks. This information largely aligns with the assessments of several football finance experts. The evaluation process is believed to be in its final stages, and the announcement is only a matter of time.

What has drawn particular attention is the coincidence between Guardiola's departure from Man City and the timing of the expected verdict. After nearly a decade managing the team, his departure from Etihad at this sensitive period raises many questions.

Is this simply the natural end of a cycle, or is there some connection to the legal developments currently engulfing the club?

Guardiola's departure, coupled with the verdict in the 115 financial misconduct cases, could plunge Man City into a serious crisis.

It's important to emphasize that the financial allegations relate to the period from 2009 to 2018, while Guardiola took over Man City in 2016. This means that if any violations are identified during the earlier period, the direct impact on his tenure will be more indirect than comprehensive.

However, in the event of serious consequences, many still raise the possibility that the titles awarded during the relevant period could be reviewed.

Some scenarios mentioned by experts, although still hypothetical, include severe point deductions ranging from 40 to 60 points, or special forms of punishment if violations are proven to be systematic and prolonged.

There are even suggestions that trophies won during the investigation period could face the risk of being stripped, although this is a highly controversial scenario in English football.

Man City shaken.

Notably, if a maximum points penalty is imposed, Man City could find themselves in an extremely precarious position in the league table. This would completely disrupt the competitive structure of the Premier League, from the title race to the relegation battle.

Furthermore, some experts, such as Kieran Maguire, have emphasized that the Premier League does not have the direct authority to relegate teams, making points deduction the most viable measure in case of violations.

Man City could be deducted 60 points if found guilty.

In that context, the departure of Guardiola, along with a number of other key personnel such as Bernardo Silva and John Stones, and the coaching staff, makes the transition period at Man City even more noteworthy.

Many people are questioning whether this marks the end of a successful cycle or merely preparation for a period of greater upheaval to come.

Currently, everything is just a matter of waiting. But this prolonged information vacuum makes every development related to Man City unpredictable. Meanwhile, the final verdict promises to shake up the Etihad Stadium.

If the worst-case scenario unfolds, Man City could enter a period of upheaval unprecedented in the modern era.