City facing UEFA sanctions over squad size

Manchester City are facing UEFA sanctions for breaching financial fair play rules which would see the club limited to a 21-man Champions League squad instead of the usual 25 players next season, it can be disclosed.

City, who are still strongly challenging the settlement offer from UEFA, are also facing a fine in the region of €60m over three years, and a cap imposed for next season to ensure there is no rise on this season’s Champions League A squad wage bill.