The Premier League found Manchester City guilty on 114 of 115 charges spanning from 2008/09 to 2017/18 for breaching numerous league financial regulations on Friday afternoon. City were additionally penalised for failing to cooperate adequately with the ensuing investigation.
Liverpool among clubs seeking compensation
Liverpool may be among several clubs entitled to financial compensation for Manchester City's wrongdoing, with the club reportedly seeking £100 million as a consequence of the rule violations.
A report from The Times revealed that the Reds are one of four Premier League clubs, alongside Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, who served notices to Manchester City in 2024 regarding the pursuit of future compensation should the club ever face charges.
Claim based on lost revenue and league finishes
Given that City's charges relate to a period concluding in 2018, the clubs lodged their requests within the required six-year statute of limitations to remain eligible for any future reimbursement.
The £100m figure was calculated on the basis of lost revenue resulting from lower league finishes, which carries a knock-on effect in terms of missed Champions League qualification. The Times highlighted Everton's £40m payment to Burnley following the club's financial breach in 2021/22, which enabled the Toffees to retain their Premier League status while the Clarets dropped into the Championship.
City's statement and upcoming fixture
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has previously shared that he would welcome an open-top bus parade to mark his two second-place league finishes behind Manchester City during his tenure at Anfield. There is also a UEFA precedent for awarding titles to runners-up who finished behind a club subsequently found guilty of misconduct.
The Cityzens released an immediate statement after news emerged of the club's guilty verdict, referencing their February 2023 statement when the charges were initially disclosed. It read: "The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality."
"As such Manchester City's position remains consistent with the club's statement of February 2023. The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence." City have also consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Liverpool welcome City on 11 October in the first fixture after the international break for both sides.
