Manchester City would find themselves chasing the top four if they were hit with the same points deduction as Juventus, who were reprimanded after their transfer dealings were investigated earlier this season.
The Premier League champions are currently struggling to chase down Arsenal on the pitch, but also have problems off the pitch after being charged with more than 100 breaches of financial rules, which comes after a four-year investigation, as they await further punishment.
One of those could be a major points deduction, which would scupper their hopes of a third successive league title and change the landscape of the current season. Pep Guardiola's side currently sit second on 45 points - five off Arsenal having played a game more.
