Super League fears emerge as Tottenham and others wait for Man City ruling

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Tottenham Hotspur and the other Premier League clubs are waiting nervously to find out the verdict and potential sanctions after Man City were found guilty of brazenly breaking financial regulations.Man City have been found guilty of huge financial breaches from 2009 to 2018, in what is one of the biggest ever stories in English football.Tottenham are one of the clubs who have borne the brunt of City’s behaviour, having competed with the Manchester club for Champions League qualification and other honours during the relevant period.In fact, reports indicate Spurs could sue City for the tune of around £200m for the lost Champions League revenue across that nine-year period.Photo by SpursWebWhat the feeling at Tottenham and other Premier League clubs is about Man City’s chargesThe Telegraph have revealed that there is a lot of uncertainty and concern at various Premier League clubs regarding what follows next and how things could play out.One of the concerns voiced by these clubs is that the transfer fees and other payments owed by City may not be paid if the guilty verdict is upheld.There are also fears among some clubs that expelling City could see the club attempt to resurrect the defunct European Super League proposal.Some are worried that the guilty verdict could set the stage for complex litigation, which could last years, as managers and players could have grounds to initiate legal action against City.Clubs shocked by City’s behaviour after guilty verdictMan City have appealed the verdict of the independent panel, with the hearing expected to happen as soon as possible.The Manchester club have also continued to deny all the charges levelled against them, and many clubs have been taken aback by the fact that City are doubling down.There is anger and disbelief at some Premier League clubs at just how belligerent and aggressive City have remained through this process despite being found guilty.As one senior figure at a Premier League club said: “We are stunned at just how aggressive City are continuing to be. It is incredible they are not now trying to work a different angle and be more conciliatory.”READ MORE: Tottenham and Arsenal lead race for Antonio Nusa, £34m opening bid is closeThe post Super League fears emerge as Tottenham and others wait for Man City ruling appeared first on Spurs Web.