According to a joint disclosure by British political journalists Alex Wickham, Alex Dooler, and D. Nair, sources indicate that UAE officials have warned the British government that if Manchester City faces overly severe penalties, it could diminish the UAE's future willingness to make significant investments and project commitments in the UK.

The sources requested anonymity as the information has not yet been made public. They stated that the UAE believes the Premier League's actions against Manchester City could impact bilateral relations between the UK and the UAE.

This news comes as Andy Burnham has previously faced criticism for his comments regarding Manchester City, including criticism from within the British government.

Burnham had previously stated that Manchester City should not be disqualified solely because of its Abu Dhabi owners' association with the club, citing the substantial investment they bring to the UK.

The report claims that the UAE has exerted unusual pressure on the British government regarding the Manchester City sanctions.

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