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“Directly affects me”: Ex-United ace Juan Mata revels in Man City’s misery with hilarious quip

Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata couldn't hide his delight at Man City's misery as he piled on them with a hilarious quip.

By Derick Kinoti · The Peoples Person

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 6:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Manchester City was reportedly found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial breach charges.
Potential sanctions against Manchester City include points deductions, stripped titles, heavy fines, or league expulsion.
Juan Mata joked that he might now become a Premier League winner from United's 2017/18 second-place finish.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata reacted to Manchester City reportedly being found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches. Speaking on ITV, Mata joked about potentially being awarded a league title, noting that the situation directly affects him because he finished as a runner-up with United in the 2017/18 season under Jose Mourinho.

The report states that Manchester City was found guilty on 114 of 115 charges, with potential punishments including points deductions, title stripping, fines, or expulsion. Other former United players, including David de Gea, Roy Keane, and Rio Ferdinand, have also publicly commented on the verdict, while City is expected to appeal.

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