Over the past weekend, renowned The Athletic journalist David Ornstein appeared on TNT Sports' coverage of the Arsenal vs. Leeds United match. Before the match, he revealed that Premier League clubs have had varied reactions to Manchester City's guilty verdict on all alleged financial rule breaches, with some clubs expressing "sympathy and understanding".

Ornstein stated: "My sense is that if the verdict is severe (and it already has been delivered), then it's conceivable that the independent commission will seek harsh sanctions. This is not my view or opinion, but if Manchester City loses its appeal, they will also try to prevent such a situation from happening."

"As for the other clubs, their reactions are mixed. Some clubs feel they have been treated unfairly, believing they were robbed of titles, prize money, and revenue over the years. They hope Manchester City receives the harshest punishment possible, whether expulsion, point deductions, transfer bans, fines, and so on."

"Others are more understanding and sympathetic. They value Manchester City both as a Premier League member and as a commercial partner with whom they have conducted many market transactions. Manchester City has spent vast sums to sign their players, and they have also provided players, staff, and executives who are spread throughout English football."

"This will provoke emotional reactions. Some clubs may pursue legal action, and some individuals may pursue legal action, but all of that can only happen once the process is complete. There are several procedures to follow: appeals, sanction hearings, and potential appeals against sanction outcomes. So we need to be patient and allow the legal process to proceed normally."

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