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Arsenal rub salt in Man City wounds after 115 charges scandal as statement released

Manchester City are in a whole world of trouble after being found guilty of breaking financial rules.

By Simon Bajkowski · Express

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:32 AM

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Arsenal have officially signed manager Mikel Arteta to a new long-term contract running until 2030.
Simon Bajkowski argues Arteta's new deal compounds Manchester City's difficulties following an independent panel's guilty verdict on financial charges.
Manchester City are appealing the ruling, which could lead to points deductions, fines, or expulsion.

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Arsenal have confirmed manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract extending his stay at the club until 2030. The announcement comes as rivals Manchester City navigate turmoil following an independent panel ruling finding them overwhelmingly guilty regarding financial charges, which City are currently appealing.

Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick praised Arteta's leadership in an official statement, noting the ambition to create an enduring era. Simon Bajkowski argues that Arsenal's stability under Arteta further compounds Manchester City's challenges amid potential sanctions and administrative uncertainty.

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Arsenal rub salt in Man City wounds after 115 charges scandal as statement released

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