Daijiworld Media Network- London

London, Jun 30: The golden era of Manchester City’s dominance in English football may soon face a historic rupture as the Premier League intensifies its investigation into over 100 alleged financial breaches committed by the club. The looming possibility of Manchester City being stripped of their Premier League titles has sent tremors across the football fraternity, potentially heralding a crisis unprecedented in the sport's modern era.

According to sources, if the charges are proven, the Premier League could consider revoking titles won during the period under scrutiny, marking a first in the league’s three-decade history. Such a decision would not only redraw the Premier League’s honour board but also create a legal and ethical quandary: should the seasons be left without champions, or should the trophies be retrospectively awarded to runners-up?

Should the latter route be taken, arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool may be declared champions for seasons in which they narrowly missed out. However, football experts warn of a potential avalanche of consequences — from club records being revised, players losing medals, to legal disputes over prize money and commercial deals linked to those title-winning years.

The situation mirrors the infamous Calciopoli scandal in Italy, where Juventus were stripped of Serie A titles. Yet, in England, such a development would be without precedent, placing both the league and its legal apparatus under immense pressure.

Despite the growing cloud, Manchester City have consistently denied all wrongdoing, asserting their full cooperation with authorities and vowing to defend their legacy with vigour. The club remains confident that the charges will not stand up to scrutiny.

As the footballing world watches closely, the outcome of this case may well redefine how financial integrity is monitored and enforced in elite sports. Whether City’s era of dominance remains intact or is forever tarnished, one thing is certain — English football stands on the brink of a legal and reputational upheaval unlike any before.