Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inMillie CookeFriday 02 October 2026 22:56 BSTManchester City are wrong. The rules aren't unfair, they're essentialThe Liberal Democrats have demanded that Andy Burnham disclose all details of his meetings with Manchester City's owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group, and declare all hospitality accepted at the Etihad Stadium.The demand follows criticism of comments expressing concern over the owners potentially selling the club after an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 financial rule breaches.Liberal Democrat culture spokesperson Anna Sabine warned that defending the club's owners risks undermining trust in the integrity of the Premier League's regulatory processes.Downing Street was forced to clarify its position, stating that the findings against Manchester City are serious and that any wrongdoing should face appropriate consequences.Former FA chairman David Bernstein urged politicians to avoid interfering in the matter, as Manchester City confirmed they have lodged an appeal against the verdict.In fullTell us about all your meetings with Manchester City’s owners, Andy Burnham urgedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in