Betting has been suspended on Manchester City being relegated this season following the announcement that the club have been found guilty on 114 of 115 charges relating to financial regulations.
The latest Premier League odds show City, priced at 5/4 after the most recent round of domestic fixtures, are now out to 7/4 to lift the title this season amid ongoing speculation of sanctions, that could possibly include points deductions.
Meanwhile, defending champions Arsenal have tightened to 4/6 in the betting and Gunners fans will enjoy the international break a little more knowing that their main title rivals have been found guilty.
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Following the breaking news of Manchester City being found guilty on all but one of their 115 charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations, we have suspended betting on them to be relegated this season.
“The severity of sanctions for the eight-time Premier League champions are currently unclear, but we’ve had to take evasive action on them to drop out of the division this season, while Enzo Maresca’s side have also drifted in the outright title betting, out to 7/4 from 5/4.”
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
