Premier League rivals demand Man City expulsion over £900m FFP charges as Arsenal suffer Havertz injury blow

Man City financial trial: Rivals demand expulsion as leaked evidence emerges

The Manchester City financial scandal has erupted after the club was found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges regarding £900m ($1.2bn) in sponsorship fraud, prompting the majority of their Premier League rivals to demand immediate expulsion rather than a mere points deduction. Alongside Jamie Carragher's proposal of a three-to-five-year deterrent ban, leaked documents detailing two conflicting £15m payments in 2012 and 2013 have completely shattered the club's defence.

Arsenal squad update: Odegaard returns but Havertz suffers injury blow

Arsenal received a major boost ahead of their clash with Leeds United as Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice officially returned to training. However, the Gunners were dealt an immediate blow with Kai Havertz ruled out for two to four weeks with a thigh injury, while new signing Christos Tzolis is also sidelined for two to three weeks with a torn hamstring. This severe double blow stretches Arsenal's squad to the limit, especially with 17 players returning from demanding international duty.