Manchester City face potential Premier League expulsion if appeal fails, reports say

Manchester City's place in the Premier League could be under threat if the club loses its appeal against the outcome of its financial case, reports the Evening Standard. The newspaper, citing sources close to the situation, says the club's top-flight status would be at risk.

The report does not specify the exact nature of the sanctions or the timeline for the appeal. City have not commented publicly on the claims. The club's legal team is said to be preparing its response, according to the same source.