'This actually directly affects me!' - Juan Mata wonders if Man City verdict could finally make him a Premier League winner

Juan Mata has jokingly questioned whether he might belatedly become a Premier League winner following the dramatic news surrounding Manchester City's legal battle. The former Manchester United midfielder watched from afar as reports emerged that an independent commission has reached a verdict on the long-standing financial allegations.

Mata has delivered a cheeky response to the news that Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of financial charges brought against them by the Premier League. The Spaniard, who enjoyed a successful eight-year stint at Old Trafford between 2014 and 2022, was a key figure in United sides that frequently finished as runners-up to their local rivals during a period of unprecedented dominance for the blue half of Manchester.