Manchester City, one of the most successful teams of the Premier League over recent years, faces a massive legal battle that started this Monday. The Premier League has accused the Citizens of an incredible 115 breaches of FFP regulations, which could be an earthquake for English football. The unprecedented case-which has taken years to evolve-alleges that City falsely reported its finances from 2009 on for ten years. Leaked documents and whistleblowers reported that City had misreported key sponsorship deals, player wages, and managerial payments in an effort to bend the FFP rules and obtain an unfair financial advantage in one of the world's most competitive leagues.

For Manchester City, the repercussions could be disastrous if they are found guilty. The sanctions can vary from mere fines and heavy cuts in points to even possible relegation from the Premier League- a result that will send ripples throughout European football. Some have even ventured to say that stripping City of league titles they had already won is a scenario that would serve not only as a severe blow but one that rewrites recent football history- a story sure to resonate with football enthusiasts.

The football world is divided on what comes next: critics demanding the severest punishments available, saying financial cheating undermines the integrity of the sport, with fans of other clubs feeling Manchester City's dominance has come at the cost of fairness and that anything less than relegation will set a dangerous precedent. Meanwhile, City supporters say their club is being unfairly targeted and that the more significant systemic issue regarding the financial regulations put in by the Premier League remains significantly at fault.