Man City charges LIVE: Three punishments facing club as Walker forced to backpedal

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It has now been over a month since City were found guilty by an independent panel of all financial breaches brought forward by the Premier League.

The process of an appeal hearing and one for their potential sanctions have both started with City continuing to deny any wrongdoing. However, if the guilty verdict is upheld, there seems to be three likely punishments, which are a points deduction, a huge fine and immediate expulsion from the Premier League.

The stripping of titles seems unlikely with former player Kyle Walker part of the squad that won it all. He has spoken on a number of occasions about the charges, with his latest verdict clarifying a previous comment that caused controversy.

The ongoing 114 financial charges case does not seem to be playing on Enzo Maresca's mind with the Man City boss in a good mood and full of optimism during Thursday's press conference.

Prior to Kyle Walker's retraction, Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca was asked about his comments during a press conference.

Phillip Lahm is another iconic right-back that played under Pep Guardiola but he is now questioning his legacy at Manchester City.

He wrote in his column for The Guardian:

Kyle Walker has been forced to clarify that he has no intention of removing his Manchester City tattoos. The club's former defender was asked if he would remove them if the guilty verdict was upheld to which he said: "Well, I'm probably going to have to do that bit."

Walker has a message that reads "4 in a row", which references City's four consecutive Premier League title wins. After appearing to suggest he would potentially get rid of them, Walker was forced to clarify that he actually has no plans to do that.

Manchester City could face immediate expulsion from the Premier League or just a hefty fine if their appeal against 114 financial charges fails.

The latter was suggested as the expected outcome by former Arsenal player Martin Keown on talkSPORT. A multi-million pound fine could be imposed and severe enough to have an impact on City but that seems unlikely.

Being forced out of the Premier League and EFL is clearly the most severe sanction with nothing that requires the latter to accept them.

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