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

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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 legal battle potentially set to continue for many years.Man City have been found guilty of inflating their revenue and exceeding financial regulations to the tune of £900m over a nine-year period between 2000 and 2018.One of the clubs affected directly by City breaking the rules is Spurs, who were locked in a battle with the Manchester club to break into the so-called ‘big four’.Spurs Web has relayed several reports suggesting the Lilywhites could sue City for the tune of around £200m for lost Champions League revenue, but City have appealed the verdict and continue to maintain their innocence.Photo by SpursWebTottenham could legitimately argue Man City cost them significant revenueA few days ago, The Telegraph reported that Spurs and other Premier League clubs have been shocked by Man City’s hardline stance after being found guilty of breaching 114 charges.ESPN now report that while the independent commission did not give any conclusion on the wronged parties due to City’s breaches, four clubs have been anticipating it.Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United have reserved the right to seek compensation from City should they be found guilty.It is pointed out that Spurs were trapped in a ‘cyclical battle’ for a top four finish with City during that time, and even pipped the Manchester club to fourth place back in 2010.Tottenham missed out on Champions League qualification by one spot in four of the nine seasons in question, and they could thus ‘legitimately argue that City’s presence cost them at least £120 million in lost Champions League revenue’.However, the report adds that ‘it remains to be seen if Spurs possess the appetite’ for the fight, with the North London club declining to comment about what their next step would be if City’s guilty verdict is upheld.Daniel Levy would have relished a scrap with CityESPN say that former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was at the helm when the Lilywhites reserved the right to sue City, and he showed a ‘constant willingness to engage in difficult challenges’ to improve the club’s financial position.Sources have said that had Levy still been calling the shots at Tottenham, he would have ‘relished a scrap’ with City.However, with the 64-year-old no longer at the helm, it is not clear how aggressive Tottenham will be in pursuing financial compensation.It is also pointed out in the report that Tottenham have hired several City Football Group employees in the last few years, including Scott Munn, Simon Davies and chief revenue officer Ryan Norys.READ MORE: Who is Oscar Sandiford? Meet Tottenham’s latest wonderkid entry to Next Gen listThe post What Tottenham are thinking about Man City verdict as they prepare for 'a major fight' appeared first on Spurs Web.