An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of 114 charges brought by the Premier League. The commission ruled that City breached financial rules to the tune of over £900m, a verdict that could lead to significant repercussions for the club.
The charges span the period from 2009 to 2018, encompassing the initial two seasons of Pep Guardiola's management. This judgment could necessitate a re-evaluation of the narrative surrounding Guardiola's rivalry with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
While Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham may hold differing views, there is a strong argument that Liverpool was most affected by City's financial rule breaches. Klopp, who left Liverpool two years ago, won the Premier League title only once, despite achieving high points tallies in other seasons.
Andy Robertson, a Liverpool left-back, has stated that City players should not be stripped of their medals due to their owners' actions. The outcome of City's appeal against the commission's verdict will determine if this was their final match at Anfield for some time, depending on potential punishments.