Three things that will 'definitely' happen at Man City when Roman Abramovich sells Chelsea

Football is the most important of the least important things in life, meaning that it holds great power and influence in society and politics.

Because of this, Russia's ongoing unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has impacted the game like few international incidents ever have. In an attempt to pressure Russian president Vladimir Putin into ending his war, UEFA has expelled Russian clubs from competing in its competitions, while a number of countries have refused to play Russia in World Cup qualification.

Like many countries, the UK government has started to apply pressure to Putin by sanctioning Russian banks, corporations and oligarchs. Had the assets of Russian billionaire and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich been frozen, then the London club could have found themselves in serious financial trouble.

Before that possibility could become a reality, Abramovich announced his decision to sell the club. 19 years after buying Chelsea, the businessman is reportedly in talks with two potential buyers, Hansjoerg Wyss and Todd Boehly.

But what does this all mean for Manchester City?

For starters, City fans should brace themselves for the shower of scorn and jealousy that is likely to come their way over the coming months.

When Abramovich completes the sale, City and Newcastle will be the only 'new money' clubs left in the Premier League, with Chelsea having started the trend in 2003.

Given that Newcastle look a good few years off competing for trophies and titles, that means that City will become the sole target of criticism from supporters of the 'traditional elite' clubs when their own sides are struggling.

Manchester United and Arsenal fans in particular love doing this. To them, their recent struggles are down to City and Chelsea