Probably will get stick for this, but after nearly 20 years, I want it fair and square. I want it through sweat and tears and through our sheer hard work, not because of some cheap luck. I’d rather Man City if they are guilty that they get dropped significant points this season than their title revoked from last season’s PL win. That is done and dusted and the FA should own up to it for taking long to do something about it.
A. The investigation will take years. They’re not going to have a point deduction this season.
B. If they cheated, they cheated. If they gained financial advantage, allowing them to sign players, managers, win games and ultimately trophies, then they should be punished. If it means another team (Arsenal or otherwise) wins it as a consequence, then that other team won it “fair and square”.
C. not directly related to your post, but if Everton gets 10 points for 1 charge, I hope City get what they deserve for 115 charges. This could mean Championship football and stripping them from title, Italian football did it to Juventus.