Ian Wright calls for severe punishment for Manchester City over financial breaches

Ian Wright has criticized Manchester City for what he describes as ‘cheating on an industrial scale’ after the Premier League found the club guilty of serious financial rule breaches over a nine-season period. The independent commission determined that Manchester City was involved in sham commercial deals, inflating revenue and reducing costs by over £900 million. Wright and fellow pundit Roy Keane expressed concerns about the reputational damage to the Premier League, with Keane labeling the situation as bittersweet. Manchester City maintains its innocence and has until October 2 to appeal the verdict, which could lead to prolonged legal disputes.

• 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Ian Wright criticises Man City for ‘cheating on an industrial scale’ and calls for ‘unprecedented punishment’