Man Utd & other EPL clubs ‘ready to do the unthinkable’ if Man City aren’t properly punished

Manchester United and other Premier League clubs are reportedly preparing legal action against Manchester City following the club's breach of 114 financial rules. Rivals are seeking significant financial compensation for lost titles and Champions League revenue.
Why it matters
The potential for massive legal claims could fundamentally alter the financial landscape and competitive structure of English football.
Manchester United, Liverpool and others are determined to make Man City pay for their long-term modus operandi.The extended <a href="https://utdreport.co.uk/2026/09/28/luckhurst-shares-breaking-news-hes-hearing-about-bruno-fernandes-from-portugals-camp-on-monday-morning-patrick-dorgu/">international break</a> was expected to be a slow period for football news, but instead, it yielded the biggest story of the year, as Manchester City were found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches.Fans and observers alike are still trying to grasp it all, and even experts are struggling to provide satisfying answers, as the final outcome remains shrouded in mystery.Man Utd seeking £100 million remuneration from Man City%WIDGET:IMAGE|url=https://icdn.utdreport.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/man-utd-ineos-ratcliffe-630x379.jpg|caption=(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)%At this stage, it is clear that this case has shaken English football to the core. The Cityzens now risk being stripped of the domestic titles they have won since Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s takeover in 2008.
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