Points deductions are among the rarest and most serious punishments a Premier League club can face. Since the division was founded in 1992, only a handful of clubs have suffered the sanction, with points being taken away for a variety of disciplinary and financial reasons.
The punishment has recently returned to the spotlight because of Manchester City’s long-running Premier League case. After years of investigation and a lengthy independent commission hearing, City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial rule breaches brought against them by the Premier League. The allegations cover a range of issues, including the club’s financial reporting and other regulatory requirements, relating to the period between 2009 and 2018.
