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Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges

by BBC Radio 5 Live

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Eight Premier League titles. Six League Cups. Three FA Cups. The Champions League. Since an extraordinary takeover in 2008, Manchester City have become one of the most dominant football clubs in the world. But what did it take to get there? Clive Myrie tells the inside story of the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to put an asterisk next to their accolades and throw English football into disarray. Over four episodes you will hear from those who were there when Manchester City went from being a one-stop soap opera to Premier League domination to a potentially catastrophic censure. Subscribe now so you don't miss further reactive episodes presented by Clive Myrie where he will break down a verdict that could change English football forever.

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February 18, 2025 · 5 min

Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down. Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production…