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What Tottenham are thinking about Man City verdict as they prepare for ‘a major fight’

Tottenham Hotspur are three other Premier League clubs have laid the groundwork for a major fight with Man City after the guilty verdict, with the…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
What Tottenham are thinking about Man City verdict as they prepare for ‘a major fight’
Key Things to Know
  • Sources report former chairman Daniel Levy would have relished a legal scrap against Manchester City over financial breaches.
  • Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United have reserved the right to seek compensation from Manchester City.
  • Reports suggest Tottenham could argue City's rule breaches cost them at least £120 million in Champions League revenue.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy would have reportedly relished a legal battle against Manchester City as Spurs consider pursuing financial compensation following City's guilty financial verdict. Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United have reserved the right to seek damages. However, with Levy no longer leading the club, ESPN reports it remains uncertain whether Tottenham retains the appetite to engage in a prolonged legal dispute.

Tottenham could potentially claim at least £120 million in lost Champions League revenue after narrowly missing top-four finishes during the period of City's breaches. Meanwhile, Spurs have hired multiple former City Football Group staff members, including Scott Munn, Simon Davies, and Ryan Norys, while City continues to appeal the verdict.

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