Man City 'fear' Premier League verdict as Pep Guardiola sent Kevin De Bruyne transfer warning

Manchester City find themselves the centre of attention in English football as the animosity between themselves and the Premier League grows.

Since February 2023, the Premier League have not been warmly received at the Etihad Stadium but that feeling has risen to a historic high this week after it was announced that the Blues shall be suing the top flight. This relates to the division's Association Party Transaction rules which limit the amount of money an owner's affiliated business can pump into their club through sponsorship.

City argues it breaks the UK's competition laws and they are seeking damages from the Premier League. But in our latest look at the media headlines, there are claims the club are fearing the top flight's FFP decision.

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According to former Everton and Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness, City will be fearing expulsion from the Premier League if they are found guilty of the historic 115 Financial Fair Play breaches. Wyness told Football Insider: "Given the time this is taking, the Premier League will be fully prepared.

"I think what we’re seeing is City going to these extreme lengths because they fear expulsion is really an option if they’re found guilty of these 115 charges. They’re throwing everything they possibly can at this.

"I would ask City fans to look beyond blind club loyalty and really think about this. Put pressure on your club, because this is going down the wrong road for football."

What MEN Sport says: It is perhaps slightly disingenuous to suggest that City fans are blindingly supporting their club no matter what. There is a clear desire from City fans for this action from the