Manchester City could face legal action from Premier League rivals following their guilty verdict on 114 financial rule breaches, according to reports.
The Athletic reports that rival clubs are planning potential legal action and compensation claims, with one scenario involving a class action from all sides affected by City’s misconduct. Manchester United have been specifically examining their options and scrutinising the seasons in which they were most adversely affected, particularly the 2011/12 campaign when City won the title on the final day. The charges stem from the independent panel’s verdict on 114 of 115 counts, which City are appealing.
City’s 100-point season and their title win during the Covid-affected 2020/21 campaign both fall within the nine-year period under investigation. Missing out on those trophies would have carried financial consequences for United in prize money and European qualification.
United legend Rio Ferdinand has called for Premier League medals to be awarded retroactively to managers including José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and argued Ryan Giggs should be credited with 14 titles rather than 13.
City reiterated their position that the Premier League process remains ongoing and subject to confidentiality, whilst the club awaits their appeal.
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