Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager

Canada national team manager Jesse Marsch has urged the Premier League to impose stringent penalties on Manchester City for their alleged violations of financial regulations spanning nine seasons (2009-10 to 2017-18). The league accused the club of utilizing fictitious commercial contracts to inflate revenue and underrepresent expenses by over 900 million pounds ($1.19 billion).

However, City has contested the verdict, alleging errors in law, principle, and fact, and has lodged an appeal against the independent commission. Marsch, who once managed Leeds United, noted the evident disparity between the two clubs during his tenure in England. He expressed disbelief at the club's claims and questioned the legitimacy of their self-assessed financial standing.

Marsch also pointed out the 2022 summer transfer window, when both Leeds and City reported profits, while selling key players like Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips. He found it hard to believe that Manchester City could assert financial difficulties while making significant transfers.