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Burnham distances himself from UAE talks amid Man City verdict appeal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:01 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Burnham distances himself from UAE talks amid Man City verdict appeal

Summary

Manchester City was found guilty of most charges related to financial regulation violations from 2009-10 to 2017-18 by the Premier League. Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed confidence in the club's right to appeal and emphasized the importance of a fair process. He ruled out discussions with UAE officials regarding the case, stating he must remain detached from the situation. City plans to contest the ruling, claiming the verdict contains substantial errors. The Premier League indicated that potential penalties would be addressed in a future hearing.

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Key Details

•Burnham supports City's right to appeal their financial misconduct ruling.
•City was found guilty of 115 charges related to financial violations.
•Burnham will not engage with UAE government representatives on the matter.
•The club aims to challenge the verdict, citing legal and factual errors.
•Potential penalties for City will be determined in a future independent panel hearing.

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5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Burnham vows to resist potential talks with UAE government over Man City verdict appeal

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The Premier League announced on Tuesday that Manchester City had been found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them
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