Manchester City's former chairman David Bernstein has issued a stark warning that financial penalties will not suffice after the club were reportedly found guilty of the vast majority of their 115 financial charges. With immense wealth at their disposal, Bernstein believes that a points deduction or automatic relegation from the Premier League are the only viable punishments.
Roberto Mancini has firmly distanced himself from the recent financial regulation breaches surrounding Manchester City. The Italian manager addressed the allegations regarding a controversial double contract during his time at the Etihad, insisting the issue does not concern him while maintaining that the Premier League champions are actually innocent.
Juan Mata has jokingly questioned whether he might belatedly become a Premier League winner following the dramatic news surrounding Manchester City's legal battle. The former Manchester United midfielder watched from afar as reports emerged that an independent commission has reached a verdict on the long-standing financial allegations.
Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Manchester City, insisting the club must face harsh consequences after being found guilty of the vast majority of their 115 Premier League charges. The former midfielder rejected claims that their recent titles were deserved, stating that the reigning champions chose to cheat and now have to accept severe punishments.
Despite recent bombshell verdicts confirming numerous financial rule breaches, Manchester City appear unlikely to be stripped of their historic trophies. There is reportedly very little desire from rival clubs or the league's hierarchy to erase past achievements, meaning the reigning champions might face severe alternative punishments rather than losing their crowns.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has released a powerful open letter to supporters following explosive reports regarding the club's long-running legal battle with the Premier League. Despite claims that the Citizen have been found guilty on the vast majority of charges leveled against them, the Etihad chief maintains that the club's stance remains unwavering.