Burnham to ‘keep distance’ from Manchester City case – yet thanks Abu Dhabi
Andy Burnham has vowed to not interfere in the Premier League’s battle with Manchester City but admitted he hopes it will not harm relations with Abu Dhabi. The Prime Minister said he would not get “directly involved” in the long-running case that has seen the club found guilty of more than 100 charges by an [...]
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that he will refrain from interfering in Manchester City's ongoing legal dispute with the Premier League, while acknowledging the possibility that the case may impact relations with Abu Dhabi. The Premier League has found City guilty of exceeding spending limits by over £900 million over a nine-year period, resulting in more than 100 charges being brought against the club.
City is set to appeal the findings before any punishment is handed down. Burnham, who previously worked closely with Abu Dhabi investors while serving as mayor of Manchester, expressed concern over the potential sale of the club if significant sanctions were imposed. He stated that he would not get "directly involved" in the legal process, emphasizing that it is an independent legal matter.
Burnham also compared the case to charges brought against Everton, the team he supports, claiming that Everton was not treated fairly in that process.
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