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'Irreplacable!' - Ander Herrera makes WILD Jose Mourinho and Simpsons claim over Man City rule breaches

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has expressed immense frustration over the Premier League title he believes was stolen by Manchester City's financial breaches. The Spaniard has actively called for severe, precedent-setting punishments after the Cityzens were recently found guilty of breaking league regulations.

'Irreplacable!' - Ander Herrera makes WILD Jose Mourinho and Simpsons claim over Man City rule breaches

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has voiced his frustration over what he perceives as Manchester City's financial rule breaches, which he believes cost him the Premier League title during his time at Old Trafford. The Spaniard has demanded harsh, precedent-setting punishments for City following their recent guilt of breaking league regulations between 2009 and 2018.

Herrera expressed his disappointment over United's second-place finish in the 2017-18 season, just 19 points behind their rivals, under manager Jose Mourinho, who had previously warned of underlying issues. Herrera praised Mourinho for predicting the controversy years ahead and highlighted the disparity between ticket sales for Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium.

He called for severe consequences to be imposed on City to deter others from engaging in similar illegal financial activities. Despite his anger towards the club's leadership, Herrera showed empathy toward City's current players and manager Pep Guardiola, acknowledging their achievements on the pitch. He emphasized that the current team deserves credit for what they have accomplished, but those responsible for the financial misconduct must face significant repercussions.

Herrera believes the damage caused by City is irreparable and urges for a punishment that sets a clear precedent to discourage future violations. The football community awaits the final sanctions decision on Manchester City, while Herrera continues his playing career with Real Zaragoza in the Spanish third division.

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