Ian Wright and Roy Keane call for sanctions against Manchester City
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Ian Wright and Roy Keane have reacted to reports concerning the financial proceedings involving Manchester City. In statements reported by FotbollTransfers, the two former internationals believe the Manchester club should be sanctioned if the alleged breaches are established.
Ian Wright discusses the consequences for Liverpool and Arsenal
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes that any sanctions must take into account the possible consequences for competition in the Premier League. Wright also considers that rival clubs, notably Liverpool and Arsenal, may have been disadvantaged in their pursuit of titles.
They should be punished for it, because the teams that tried to catch them did things properly. It’s not right. They cheated to get there, and the players of the other teams missed out on extraordinary opportunities.
These comments reflect the former England international’s view of the potential sporting consequences of the case.
Roy Keane shares this view
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has also called for sanctions against the rival club. The former midfielder believes that Manchester City must now answer for the findings of the proceedings.
Whatever titles they have won in recent years, they deserve to be punished. It’s difficult to say where to draw the line, but they cheated. They were found guilty. They now have to face the consequences.
Manchester City is facing accusations concerning possible financial breaches dating back to 2009. The reports circulating refer to 114 breaches being upheld. The club, which has made a start to the season marked by five wins in five Premier League matches, remains in the spotlight as the outcome of the case could have significant sporting repercussions.