What Happened? The current Premier League champions have been hit with 115 allegations of breaching financial fair play rules. As per the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), teams like Everton and Nottingham Forest have already faced point deductions for similar issues. What Did MacAnthony Say? EFL chairman and Peterborough owner, Darragh MacAnthony, shared his doubts about severe action being taken against Manchester City. Referring to the 2006 Calciopoli scandal, where Juventus lost a trophy, MacAnthony told TalkSPORT, “I’m not sure what the penalty will be for such charges. Two points per charge seems reasonable, but talks of ‘relegation’ or ‘stripping…
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Manchester City’s pursuit of Jamal Musiala has gained traction as they prepare for Kevin de Bruyne’s potential departure. Musiala’s future at Bayern Munich is now uncertain after he rejected the club’s latest contract offer. The 21-year-old, who has been with Bayern since 2019, is entering the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena. Reports suggest Musiala is seeking a weekly wage of around £300,000, which his representatives believe reflects his current status in the league. City has been closely monitoring his progress for a year and is now considering making a move to lure him away from Bayern.…
According to reports, Erling Haaland’s future at Manchester City seems uncertain, with three top European clubs in an “intense battle” to sign him. Haaland, who was signed by City from Borussia Dortmund for around £51 million before the 2022–23 season, has solidified his reputation as one of the world’s best goal scorers during his time at the club. The 24-year-old forward has had a phenomenal start to the current season, scoring nine goals in five appearances across all competitions. In total, he has netted 99 goals in 103 games for Manchester City. His current contract runs until 2027, but there…
Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Manchester City is currently uncertain. The 32-year-old Belgian midfielder, who was linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in the recent transfer window, has less than a year remaining on his contract. After City’s 3-1 win over West Ham last Saturday, De Bruyne addressed the speculation, saying he hasn’t been swayed by rumors of a possible departure. He also expressed confidence that discussions over a new contract would take place soon. While De Bruyne seems inclined to stay at City, manager Pep Guardiola must still plan for the possibility of losing the influential midfielder.…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is scheduled for an MRI scan to evaluate the severity of an ankle injury he picked up during Norway’s Nations League game against Austria on Monday. The 25-year-old midfielder had to leave the field after twisting his ankle in a challenge, sparking concerns about a possible long-term absence from the squad. The injury appeared serious, with Norway manager Stale Solbakken admitting after the game that it “looked bad.” Odegaard was later seen using crutches the following morning before boarding a private jet from Oslo to London. He returned to London for further medical examinations, with Arsenal’s…
Manchester City are eagerly awaiting the return of several key players from injury ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash with Brentford at the Etihad Stadium. Last month, Pep Guardiola’s side secured a victory against West Ham before the international break. Over the past two weeks, many City players have been on international duty, and now Guardiola hopes for a significantly improved injury list as the team prepares to face Brentford. *MEN Sport* has provided an update on City’s current injured players and their expected return dates ahead of the weekend match. – **Nathan Ake**: The defender sustained a hamstring…
Arsenal’s new signing, Riccardo Calafiori, is facing an uncertain period after suffering an injury during Italy’s 3-1 victory over France in the Nations League. The Italian left-back, who joined Arsenal from Bologna this summer, was forced off in the second half following a collision with Ousmane Dembele. The injury overshadowed Italy’s impressive performance, which saw them overcome an early goal by France’s Bradley Barcola. Italy responded with goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori, securing their first win in Paris in over 70 years. Meanwhile, Arsenal defender William Saliba struggled during the match, particularly with Italy’s second and…
Manchester United and other Premier League clubs may soon be financially supporting the league’s legal case against Manchester City, according to *The Telegraph*. This case, which has been unfolding for several years, centers on City’s alleged breaches of league regulations. A concern for the clubs is that the money they contribute to the case will be “non-recoverable,” meaning they won’t be reimbursed regardless of the outcome. Manchester City has been charged by the Premier League with 115 violations between 2009 and 2023. The BBC reports that these include 54 instances of failing to provide accurate financial information between 2009-10 and…
The recent Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams determined to preserve their unbeaten streaks. Arsenal took the lead in the first half with a goal from Kai Havertz, but Brighton equalized after halftime through Joao Pedro, resulting in a shared point. Before the match, there was much anticipation surrounding Arsenal’s transfer dealings, particularly their rumored interest in striker Ivan Toney on deadline day. Arsenal fans were eager for a new forward to strengthen their attack, but Toney surprised everyone by choosing to join Al-Ahli instead of moving to…
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has openly criticized the decision to send off Arsenal’s Declan Rice during their match against Brighton and Hove Albion, arguing that referee Chris Kavanagh was “looking for trouble.” The incident involved Kavanagh issuing a red card to Rice for allegedly delaying a restart by moving the ball away from Brighton’s Joel Veltman. Halsey contends that this decision was incorrect according to the rules and inconsistently applied throughout the game. He notes that the ball was still rolling when Veltman attempted the free-kick, which should have invalidated the restart under the Laws of the Game.…