One explanation could be that they expected to be hit with just a transfer ban so they went all out.
The magnitude of cheating is massive though, I don't see how they avoid a way more severe punishment and I think that just a slap on the wrist would create outrage from other teams and the public, even legal complaints.

don’t EVER get it twisted

Just tell me that QPR game was fixed, that's all I need

release the pepstein files

That QPR match was blatantly fixed

Lmfao they’re gonna get away with it with just a “the public embarrassment was enough punishment.” ass punishment.

Burnham should be really concerned with integrity instead

They'll wait for the public reaction to die down before any "punishment" is given.

It's the super league nonsense all over again. If there was really any serious threat of expulsion, all of this would have happened in the summer.

Transfer ban, fine and -20 point deduction is probably the worst that will happen

Jeez this is embarrassing

Chris Smalling and Phil Jones
Chris Smalling

His UAE overlords are in trouble, of course he had to say something

Ronaldo doing another Piers Morgan interview soon?

He’s so pathetic

Despite not being named in the commission's findings, Etihad Airways are considering taking legal action against the Premier League.

and just like that we have our new indikayla

I've read reports that he's been removed from the witness protection program in Portugal. Let's hope nothing happens to him

In the matter of a week we have won 3 premier leagues and 2 champions leagues???

THE BIGGEST

Pep involved in another scandal, and mfs really have the nerve to compare him to SAF
I don't want to hear it anymore fam

He's been playing Football Manager irl his entire career. No comparisons with the GOAT

Pepstein legacy in the mud

When are we gonna hear what happened to those blood samples from the 2010s Barca/Spain sides

I thought they got destroyed after the judge's order?