A rumor shared by former Scottish footballer Alan Brazil on Talk Sport suggests that Manchester City could face a 60-point deduction for the 2027-2028 season. If true, this would create a major challenge for players of Football Manager, a popular football simulation game, who would have to either try to keep the club in the Premier League despite the deficit or prepare for relegation to the Championship. Experienced players of Football Manager have suggested two possible approaches: playing an aggressive, all-out offensive strategy to stay in the Premier League or accepting relegation and focusing on rebuilding the club by selling high-value players and investing in the youth academy. The potential 60-point deduction is tied to Manchester City's alleged violations of the Premier League’s financial rules during the 2009-2018 period. However, English authorities have not yet decided on any consequences for the club. Brazil’s claim is based on "two sources," but the truth of the rumor is still unclear. Maintaining Manchester City in the Premier League with a 60-point deficit is considered nearly impossible by some Football Manager players. One player, known online as Scipion (ista), said the club would need to achieve a record season similar to Pep Guardiola’s 2018-2019 campaign, where Manchester City scored 100 points in the Premier League. However, even reaching such a high score might not be enough, as the gap between Manchester City and promoted teams is large. If the club is relegated, it would face new challenges. Another player, known as Serious Charly, suggested that the dressing room might become a "monumental mess" due to the presence of high-profile players who may not be willing to compete in the Championship. The club would need to rebuild its squad and convince players like Rayan Cherki to stay in the second tier, which could be difficult. The potential 60-point deduction has also sparked discussions about the game’s programming. Serious Charly noted that Football Manager should consider that the relegation would not be the player’s fault, as being fired after a short period of poor performance would be unfair and frustrating. Tactically, there are no clear solutions. One player suggested that the only way to survive the first season would be to play an aggressive, all-out offensive approach. On the other hand, another player suggested that preparing for the future by selling high-value players and investing in the youth academy would be a more strategic approach. The challenge of managing Manchester City with a potential 60-point deduction has been compared to some of the greatest challenges in the Football Manager franchise. However, it is not without its critics, with some players suggesting that it may not be as challenging as the game’s classic scenarios, such as coming back from the bottom of the league with historical clubs or playing with the constraints of Athletic Bilbao.