Manchester City has been found guilty on virtually all of more than 100 charges brought by the Premier League in February 2023 for breaching the league's financial rules, according to The Guardian.
City has always denied all counts and is expected to appeal the verdict, The Guardian reported.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca posted a cryptic message on social media reading 'I know nothing' after the verdict was announced, according to The Guardian.
Oasis musician and Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher reacted to the news, described by Sky News as 'sad' and by BBC News as 'crying his heart out'. According to The Mirror, Gallagher appealed to Premier League bosses not to punish Manchester City fans over the ruling.
David Bernstein said a fine would not be 'sufficient' if City's appeal fails, according to The Guardian.
How each side covered it
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- The Mirror reported Noel Gallagher asked Premier League bosses not to punish Manchester City fans.
- The Guardian reported Enzo Maresca's cryptic 'I know nothing' social media post after the verdict.
- The Guardian reported David Bernstein's comment that a fine would not be 'sufficient' if City's appeal fails.
- The Independent covered Noel Gallagher's reaction to the verdict.
“Noel Gallagher begs Premier League bosses not to punish Manchester City fans” — The Mirror
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- BBC News highlighted newspaper coverage describing Noel Gallagher as 'crying his heart out' over the verdict.
- Sky News reported Noel Gallagher was 'sad' following the guilty verdicts.
“Oasis star Noel Gallagher 'sad' at Manchester City guilty verdicts” — Sky News
Questions readers ask
What happened with Manchester City and the Premier League?
Manchester City was found guilty on almost all of more than 100 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules, according to The Guardian. The charges were originally brought in February 2023, and City is expected to appeal the verdict.
How did Manchester City respond to the verdict?
Manchester City has always denied all counts against it, according to The Guardian. Manager Enzo Maresca posted a cryptic 'I know nothing' message on social media following the ruling.
Why is Noel Gallagher involved in this story?
Noel Gallagher, the Oasis musician, is a Manchester City fan who reacted publicly to the verdict, described as 'shocked and sad' by The Guardian and 'crying his heart out' by BBC News. According to The Mirror, he urged Premier League bosses not to punish City fans.
What happens next for Manchester City?
Manchester City is expected to appeal the guilty verdict, according to The Guardian. David Bernstein said a fine would not be 'sufficient' as a punishment if the appeal fails.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningEnzo Maresca posts ‘I know nothing’ message after Manchester City’s guilty verdict
- The IndependentLeft-leaningNoel Gallagher reacts to bombshell Man City charges verdict
- The MirrorLeft-leaningNoel Gallagher responds to Man City guilty verdict with plea to Premier League bosses
- BBC NewsCenterThe Papers: 'Noel's crying his heart out' and 'global IVF disaster'
- Sky NewsCenterOasis star Noel Gallagher 'sad' at Manchester City guilty verdicts
- The SunRight-leaningNoel Gallagher reveals shock over Man City verdict and reflects on Aguero goal