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‘Everton fans would be very unhappy’ – Football finance expert makes Manchester City claim

Everton will be watching the Manchester City case closely after they were found guilty of breaking 114 financial rules, says Kieran Maguire

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:29 AM
‘Everton fans would be very unhappy’ – Football finance expert makes Manchester City claim
Key Things to Know
  • Kieran Maguire claimed Everton fans will be very unhappy if Manchester City avoids significant points deductions and fines.
  • Manchester City was found guilty of 114 financial breaches involving alleged sham contracts and agreements between 2009 and 2018.
  • Manchester City is appealing the independent commission's verdict after reportedly disguising over £830 million in secret funding.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire stated that Everton supporters will be closely watching Manchester City's appeal and subsequent punishment after City was found guilty of 114 financial breaches. Maguire told the Liverpool Echo that Everton fans would be very unhappy if Manchester City does not receive both a significant points deduction and a major fiscal penalty as a bare minimum, given the scale of the offences.

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