Currently, the rate of Man City relegated according to English bookmakers is 12/1 (1 for 12). Meanwhile, this figure for Arsenal and Liverpool is 2,000/1.
The reigning champions' relegation rate suddenly increased so much not because of the draw with Newcastle or Rodri's injury, it came from problems off the pitch.
If 115 accusations of financial fraud have been blamed on Man City with violations, the Etihad team will probably not appear in the Premier League.
Betting companies in England often change the championship, relegation, end-of-season positioning rates... of teams based on many factors, not just on performance on the pitch.
The hearing into 115 allegations against Man City is expected to last more than 2 months. There are many cases where The Citizens are accused of cheating, which cannot be handled quickly like the cases of Everton or Nottingham.
After the verdict is announced, Etihad will certainly file a high appeal, as they have been saying they are innocent for the past 2 years.
Last season, Everton and Nottingham Forest were deducted points. This has forced bookmakers to review the way they evaluate in litigation and potential penalties for relegation betting for the teams involved.
Currently, Fulham and West Ham have a 16/1 reduction in relegation, which is not much different from Man City.
