Man City charged by the Premier League: Media reactions after unprecedented charges levelled against league champions

As Manchester City face 101 charges of alleged rule breaking from the Premier League, the British press and columnists have reacted to the unprecedented event.

The alleged breaches span a nine-year period from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 campaign.

The club are alleged to have broken league rules requiring provision "in utmost good faith" of "accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club's financial position".

Man City later said they were "surprised" by the charges, which will now be reviewed by an independent commission, with proceedings to be heard in private.

With the potential to change the face of the Premier League as we know it, British journalists have offered their view and what could come next.