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Gary Lineker tells Man City to ‘own’ their cheating and lose their titles after Premier League’s guilty verdict

MANCHESTER CITY should expect to LOSE their titles - claims Gary Lineker. The former England skipper and Match of the Day host feels City should “own” their behaviour after the Premier League commission’s guilty verdict on more than 100 breaches…

By Martin Lipton · The Sun

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:01 PM

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Gary Lineker urged Manchester City to accept their financial breaches and warned they could be stripped of titles.
A Premier League commission issued a guilty verdict against City for more than 100 financial rule breaches.
Manchester City launched an appeal, insisting they possess irrefutable evidence backing their case.

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Former England striker Gary Lineker stated that Manchester City should take responsibility for their financial breaches and accept potential title-stripping penalties. Speaking at Leaders Week London 2026 at Stamford Bridge, Lineker urged the club to accept their punishment for the good of the game following a Premier League commission's guilty verdict regarding over 100 financial rule breaches.

Lineker noted that severe sanctions are inevitable given the volume of offenses, though he acknowledged that players and supporters will ultimately suffer. Meanwhile, Manchester City have launched an appeal against the ruling, maintaining they possess irrefutable evidence to defend their case.

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