Last weekend, David Ornstein, the renowned journalist from The Athletic, provided commentary for TNT Sports during the Arsenal versus Leeds United match. Before the match, he revealed that reactions among Premier League clubs were mixed regarding the charges against Manchester City for alleged breaches of financial rules, with some clubs expressing "sympathy and understanding".

"My sense is that if the verdict is severe—and it has already been rendered—it is conceivable that the independent commission may seek to impose heavy sanctions. This is neither my view nor my opinion, but if Manchester City ultimately loses their appeal, they will also try to avoid such a situation," Ornstein said.

"As for the other clubs, their reactions have been mixed. Some clubs feel they have been treated unfairly, believing they have been deprived of titles, prize money, and revenue for many years. They hope Manchester City will receive the harshest punishment, whether that be expulsion, points deductions, transfer bans, fines, or other penalties."

"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 numerous transfer market transactions. Manchester City has spent significant sums to recruit players from them, and they have also provided players, staff, and executives who are now spread throughout English football."

"This could trigger emotional reactions, with some clubs potentially seeking legal action, and some individuals possibly doing the same, but all of this must wait until the process is complete. There are several procedures ahead: appeals, sanction hearings, and potential appeals against sanction decisions. We must therefore be patient and let the legal process take its course."

Traduit par IA.

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