'Cheating on an industrial scale!' - Ian Wright demands unprecedented punishment as Manchester City found guilty
Football pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane have criticized Manchester City following the club's guilty verdict for financial rule breaches. Both figures are calling for significant, unprecedented punishment to protect the integrity and reputation of the Premier League.
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Ian Wright has heavily criticised Manchester City, accusing the club of cheating on an industrial scale following their guilty verdict over breaches of Premier League financial rules. Wright is now demanding an unprecedented punishment for the reigning champions, while Roy Keane has highlighted the severe reputational damage this scandal will inflict upon the league's global brand.
Wright did not hold back during his ITV punditry when discussing the recent verdict against Manchester City . The Premier League announced on Tuesday that City had been found guilty of serious financial breaches over a nine-season period.
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