Burnham praises Manchester City owners despite Premier League financial breach ruling
The Premier League confirmed that Manchester City committed 115 financial rule violations, and Andy Burnham expressed gratitude to the club's owners for their investment in the city.
The Premier League announced that Manchester City was found guilty of all 115 alleged financial rule breaches, spanning from the 2009/10 season through 2017/18, according to Richard Masters. Andy Burnham, who served as Greater Manchester mayor, said he is concerned the UAE owners could pull out but emphasized their crucial role in developing the Etihad Stadium and the surrounding area. He thanked the owners for the money they have injected into Manchester as a whole.
Burnham, an Everton fan, likened one outlet scrutiny to the point-deduction case his favourite club faced in 2023. Manchester City issued a statement saying it was surprised and disappointed by the commission’s view and maintains its innocence, while preparing an appeal. The league has not yet disclosed what penalties, if any, will follow.
Why it matters
The ruling threatens a major football club’s future and highlights the political and economic ties between the team and the city.
How this story developed
- Sep 26 Manchester City leadership reaffirms innocence amid alleged financial rule breaches
- Sep 28 Media outlets reported that a verdict had been delivered, but no official confirmation has been made.
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