Manchester City could face punishment over financial doping, with several possible sanctions being discussed. Many expect the club to face relegation and possibly be stripped of league and cup titles if the guilty verdicts stand.The case concerns the period between 2008 and 2018, one of the most successful eras in City’s history. The club became even more successful in the years that followed, but the financial breaches are said to have helped build the team that established City as one of the biggest clubs in world football.That is why there have been calls for City to lose some of the trophies they won during the period under investigation. Arsenal were among the clubs affected during those years, as they struggled to compete with City’s financial power and failed to challenge consistently for major honours.Arsenal Could Miss OutThe possibility of compensation raises questions about whether Arsenal could benefit if City’s titles are removed. It has already been established that the Gunners would not be awarded a league title, but there is still debate over which club would gain the most from any punishment.ESPN journalist Mark Ogden does not believe Arsenal would be the biggest beneficiaries. He said on The Good, The Bad and The Football via Team Talk:“I disagree with that (Arsenal being biggest beneficiary) because I think the biggest team to benefit from this is Utd because, I know it sounds daft at the minute, but Utd have been a different club since 2009.“I think City just… Their confidence was shredded by the spending.“The Glazers started to bring the money in.“It was almost like they couldn’t handle this massive threat on their doorstep.”(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)United Could BenefitOgden believes United could benefit most from any punishment imposed on City. His argument is based on the impact City’s rise had on United after 2009, when the emerging threat from across Manchester altered the balance of power.City’s spending helped create a dominant team, while United were forced to respond to the growing competition. If City are punished, United could be viewed as the club that gained most from the disruption caused by their rise.Arsenal may still feel that they were harmed by City’s alleged conduct, but any compensation would depend on the final ruling. Until the case is concluded, the extent of the punishment and its consequences for other clubs remain uncertain._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsWill Arsenal benefit the most from Manchester City’s woes?1 October 2026, 15:00Bournemouth insists two Arsenal targets will not leave in January1 October 2026, 13:30Bayern Munich will challenge Arsenal for La Liga midfielder1 October 2026, 12:00The post Will Arsenal benefit the most from Manchester City’s woes? appeared first on Just Arsenal News.