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  "id": 13173060,
  "title": "EPL: Man City’s financial charges raise many questions, says Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/epl-man-citys-financial-charges-raise-many-questions-says-carrick-13173060",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:10:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-man-citys-financial-charges-raise-many-questions-says-carrick/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has expressed concern over Manchester City's financial case, stating that the situation has raised many questions. As a former teammate of City during their 2011-12 Premier League title-winning season, Carrick admitted to still having questions about the club's alleged breaches of financial regulations. The independent commission found City guilty of violations between 2009-10 and 2017-18, and the club has since appealed the decision. Carrick emphasized the need for a swift resolution, describing the case as unprecedented and having significant implications for English football. Manchester City's manager, Enzo Maresca, has expressed trust in the club, while the outcome of their appeal remains pending.",
  "summary": "Manchester United legend Michael Carrick says he is personally affected by Manchester City’s financial charges and has called for a speedy resolution. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-citys-financial-charges-raise-many-questions-says-carrick/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Man United boss Carrick urges quick resolution to Man City charges case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/man-united-boss-carrick-urges-quick-resolution-to-man-city-charges",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:20:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Man City’s financial charges raise many questions, says Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/epl-man-citys-financial-charges-raise-many-questions-says-carrick",
        "published": "2026-10-09T18:00:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}