Ikhtisar Jong PEC Zwolle

Rui Pinto, the figurehead behind the Football Leaks website that sparked the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City, has had his witness protection status restored. The whistleblower had expressed genuine fear for his personal safety after authorities initially moved to withdraw his security detail earlier this month.

Manchester City reportedly attempted to negotiate a settlement with the Premier League before an independent commission delivered a seismic guilty verdict regarding their financial conduct. Despite these behind-the-scenes discussions, the two parties failed to reach an agreement, leaving the reigning champions facing unprecedented sporting sanctions.

The disgraced Etihad outfit better get used to being castigated by fans of other Premier League clubs after being found guilty of breaching financial rules

Mikel Arteta insists the Premier League remains the best division in the world despite Manchester City being found guilty of breaking financial rules. The Arsenal boss sidestepped questions about potential sanctions but praised other clubs for increasing the league's competitiveness.