Man City charged LATEST: Club could face RELEGATION or expulsion while suffering Bellingham BLOW
PREMIER LEAGUE champions Manchester City could be EXPELLED from top-flight English football after their breach of 115 financial rules allegations.
Other possible punishments include a points deduction for the reigning champions, transfer bans, spending limits and even the stripping of previous titles.
The investigation into the club's dealings has lasted for four years.
And now the Premier League have published their findings on their website - and it does not make good reading for the Etihad club, although at this stage they have been charged but not found guilty.
Furthermore, reports suggest that the charges could be detrimental to their hopes of signing Jude Bellingham this summer.
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FT - Everton 1-0 Arsenal
It's a big win for Everton at Goodison Park as the form book gets thrown out the window.
The Toffees have won in the league for the first time since October, while Arsenal have lost for the first time in the league since September.
James Tarkowski's goal on the hour mark was enough to hand Sean Dyche a win in his first game in charge and send Everton out of the bottom three.
While Arsenal will be left licking their wounds after producing their most unconvincing performance of the season so far. Follow all the full-time reaction here.
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James Tarkowski has given Everton the lead at Goodison at the hour mark.
He's scored his first goal for the Toffees with a header for a corner as Arsenal are punished for a slack performance.
Big half an hour for the Gunners on Merseyside.
Goalless at Goodison
Somehow it's 0-0 between Everton and Arsenal in the Premier League despite major chances at both ends.
The home side have been the better team and Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be kicking himself after failing to convert two great chances.
At the other end Conor Coady had to clear a Bukayo Saka effort off the line while Eddie Nketiah lashed over the bar from close range.
Everton have been fired-up and intense in Sean Dyche's first game while the Gunners have been uncharacteristcally limp and passive.
All to play for in a second-half which can be followed here.
Feeling Blue
Chelsea are ready to continue their spending spree with a mega-money summer move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, writes SunSport's Dan King.
The Blues’ new owners believe the Nigeria international could be the final piece in a puzzle having already spent more than £600m.
And they would be prepared to break the British transfer record of £107m they have just set for Enzo Fernandez in order to land Osimhen.
The striker, 24, is set to be one of the most in-demand players in the next transfer window.
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs also in the hunt for Osimhen, whose 14 goals in 16 Serie A games have sent Napoli to the top of the table.
Mounting a Plan
Chelsea are looking to tie Mason Mount down to a longer contract, according to reports.
The homegrown midfielder's deal is up in 2024 but the Blues are keen to keep him, despite the influx of new name arriving at the club.
report that extending the 24-year-old's deal is now a priority for the club.
Chelsea are believed to be prepared to make Mount one of the club's highest earners and the star is keen to stay.
The Fight For Fati
Manchester United have taken an interest in Barcelona's Ansu Fati, according to reports in Spain.
The young star is yet to thrive at Nou Camp after being held back by injuries in recent years.
report that the Red Devils have registered their interest with the Catalan club and could potentially make a move for the 20-year-old forward in the summer.
Two Toffee Changes
Sean Dyche has made two changes to the Everton side that lost to West Ham two weeks ago for his first match in charge as Toffees boss against Arsenal
Yerry Mina and Demarai Gray have been replaced by Dwight McNeil and Abdoulaye Doucoure, who returns to the squad after reportedly having a bust-up with former manager Frank Lampard.
Sean Dyche is looking to cause a shock in his first game as Everton boss Six Changes
There are six changes to Arsenal's starting XI from the team that lost at Manchester City in the FA Cup eight days ago.
Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, William Saliba, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli all come back into the side.
This is the team Mikel Arteta has picked for a potentially tricky game at Everton
Getting Closer
Man United are inching closer to securing Alejandro Garnacho on a long term deal.
The teenage winger is set to sign a contract until 2028, according to AS, with negotiations "practically" done.
The Red Devils have big hopes for the 18-year-old who has shown his potential with cameo appearances this season.
He joined the club's academy in 2020 and is slowly being integrated into the first-team by Erik ten Hag.
All Eyes on Alexis
Manchester City reportedly want Alexis Mac Allister to replace Ilkay Gundogan next season.
The German is out of contract at the Etihad at the end of June and is currently set to leave the club after a seven year stay.
Mac Allister has been an outstanding performer for Brighton and elevated his reputation even further at the World Cup with winners Argentina.
report that Pep Guardiola is a huge fan of the 24-year-old and wants to bring him to Man City.
Long-term plans
Arsenal have made securing the futures of young stars Bukayo Saka and William Saliba a priority.
The Gunners are hoping the pair, both 21, will follow in the path of Gabriel Martinelli and sign new long-term deals, according to .
Saka has been linked with a move to Manchester City previously with the England international boosting his reputation on a weekly basis.
His stunning performances have been a key part in propelling Arsenal into the title race, while Saliba has been equally impressive defending at the back.
Top Dollar
The clubs hunting Napoli's Victor Osimhen will be expected to splash out £90m for his signature, according to reports.
The Nigerian forward is one of the most exciting strikers in Europe and has been linked with Manchester United and PSG in recent months.
But report that Serie A leaders Napoli will want at least £90m for his signature.
Osimhen's performances this season have helped the Italian side establish a 13-point lead at the top of the table. He has scored 15 goals in 20 games this season.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said that he's happy with his January business after adding three players to his squad, while he was also content with the loan deals for Albert Sambi Lokonga and Marquinhos.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola admitted that new Tottenham signing Pedro Porro was on Manchester City's list last month, although the club weren't actively looking to bring in him.
The City boss also said that he doesn't know what the future holds for Joao Cancelo following his loan move to Bayern Munich and Naby Keita is wanted by Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Arrivederci?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to be in MILAN after being axed from Chelsea’s Champions League squad.
The striker’s brother has shared a family snap, which includes the Gabon ace, posing in the Italian city - despite the Blues currently being in action against Fulham.
To rub further salt in his wounds, the star was then left out of the squad for the Fulham game and he did not hang around to offer his support to his team-mates.
Instead of heading to Stamford Bridge to watch the action, he jetted to Milan and has been pictured with his family in Italy.
Aubameyang’s brother, Willy, uploaded a snap alongside his sibling and their kids in front of the Duomo di Milano and captioned it with: “My Family.”
Nightmare debut for Mudryk
Mykhailo Mudryk had a night to forget as he made his full debut for Chelsea against Fulham, but last just 45 minutes.
The Ukraine star failed to have any influence on the game and was therefore hooked at half-time by Graham Potter.
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Liverpool have left out Arthur Melo from their Champions League squad.
The midfielder has played just once since his loan move from Juventus and has therefore been overlooked along with Calvin Ramsay, while January signing Cody Gakpo has been included.
Tottenham waiting on Conte's health
Tottenham assistant manager Cristian Stellini has said the club are still waiting to discover whether Antonio Conte will return to London and attend Sunday's game with Manchester City.
He said: "It’s a difficult week because the energy Antonio has is a big fire and all staff have to push themselves to another level to transfer the right things.
“We’re playing such a difficult match so maybe it is easier this week because we have a big beast to challenge, so it is normal the players are so focussed on this type of match.
"The decision will be made tomorrow, we are ready to do everything.
"Antonio and the doctors who did the surgery will decide for him, we have 48 hours to decide.
"We have time."
Antonio speaks out on January interest
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has revealed that the club stopped him from leaving in January.
He told The Footballer’s Football Podcast:" Basically, a couple of bids came in – I’m not going to say who they were.
"The club said they don’t want to let me go right now. I said, ‘no problem’. I’ll stay here, fight for my place, help the team get out of the relegation zone and that’s it.
“That’s what it was. There was nothing big to report."
Paul the plug
Juventus are considering selling Paul Pogba - or even terminating his contract, according to shock reports.
The French World Cup winner, 29, returned to the Old Lady in July following his release from Manchester United.
But the claim the club are weighing up the possibility of letting him leave this summer.
Ripping up his £130,000-a-week contract that runs until 2026 is described as "no longer an impossible scenario".
Another option could see Pogba sold, with the MLS a likely destination.
Enzo makes his debut
Deadline day Enzo Fernandez will make his Chelsea debut in tonight's West London derby against Fulham.
The midfielder has been named in the starting XI alongside Mykhailo Mudryk.
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Harrison set to sign new contract at Leeds
Jack Harrison is expected to sign an improved contract at Leeds, according to .
The winger was on the verge of joining Leicester in January before the Yorkshire club called off the deal.
And now Leeds are hoping to get him to commit his future to the Elland Road club.
Ronaldo off the mark
Cristiano Ronaldo is up and running for Al-Nassr.
The legend hadn't scored in his first two competitive appearances in Saudi Arabia.
But the ex-Manchester United finally netted his first goal from the penalty spot to rescue a point against Al-Fateh.
Jan the man
Manchester United flop Adnan Januzaj has followed Isco out of the door at Sevilla and joined Istanbul Basaksehir on loan.
Januzaj joined Sevilla on a free transfer last summer after his contract at Real Sociedad came to an end.
The former Man Utd wonderkid penned a four-year deal.
Credit: Twitter @IstanbulBasaksehir Real deal
Everton want to sign free agent Isco to replace recently departed Anthony Gordon, according to reports.
Ex-Spain international Isco, 30, left Real Madrid last summer at the end of his contract and joined Sevilla on a two-year deal.
Isco's contract was then ripped up and the midfielder was closing in on a January transfer to Union Berlin.
But now Union Berlin have confirmed the deal will not go ahead after they released a cryptic statement.
Following the breakdown in the transfer to Union Berlin, Everton have now registered an interest in Isco, according to .
