Tottenham Hotspur are among the Premier League clubs that could have grounds to seek financial compensation after Manchester City are found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them.The Athletic’s David Ornstein dropped the bombshell on Friday when he reported that an independent commission had found Manchester City guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations, three years after the club was first charged.The sanctions have still not been decided, but the Premier League rulebook allows for a range of punishments, including a fine, transfer ban or even expulsion from the Premier League in extreme circumstances. A combination of penalties is also possible, as the Premier League does not have set sanctions specifically prescribed for financial rule breaches, leaving the commission with considerable discretion over the punishment.There has still been no official announcement of the verdict, as the legal process remains confidential and, as a Man City spokesperson told The Athletic, ‘The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed.’That said, all 19 other Premier League clubs have reportedly been informed of the guilty verdict, and there is now a significant update on what some of them are planning, including Tottenham.Credit: @thatfootballphotog / InstagramTottenham Hotspur have already protected their right to compensationAccording to David Ornstein, Premier League clubs are planning legal action following City’s guilty verdict, with several of them having already brought in leading lawyers in recent hours to establish what they could potentially claim. Some of the clubs have also been speaking to each other about the situation, although Ornstein did not name any of the clubs involved in his report.On the other hand, legal firms have also been contacting clubs to explain that they could be in a position to seek compensation if Man City were found to have breached the Premier League’s rules.Tottenham are understood to be among those potentially entitled to financial recompense, while Liverpool are reportedly pursuing £100 million as a consequence of the rule infringements.Spurs have already protected their position. According to The Times, Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United served legal notices in November 2024, reserving the right to pursue future compensation if City were found guilty.The clubs took that step within the relevant six-year statute of limitations, which is the legal deadline for bringing a particular claim. Because the period covered by City’s charges concluded in 2018, the clubs needed to preserve their rights before that deadline passed.The four clubs therefore reserved their rights to seek compensation surrounding loss of earnings under Section W of the Premier League rules.What is Section W and what could Tottenham claim for?Section W of the Premier League Rules outlines the official judicial and disciplinary processes, including the procedures for independent commissions, appeals and potential sanctions. It also sets out how formal complaints, rule breaches and disciplinary hearings between clubs and the Premier League are handled.For Tottenham, the potential claim would centre on the financial opportunities they may have lost during the period covered by City’s case.Spurs missed out on Champions League qualification by one place on three occasions during that period, with Manchester City finishing above them in 2010/11, 2012/13 and 2014/15. City, meanwhile, qualified for the Champions League in every season from 2009/10 to 2017/18.The potential claims may therefore go beyond simply pointing to those three seasons and could also involve prospective loss of earnings and the concept of ‘loss of chance’ in subsequent campaigns, according to The Independent.The financial difference between European competitions is significant – Tottenham’s Champions League earnings could have been considerably higher than what they received from the Europa League in those seasons.You can read more about the numbers Tottenham missed out on during those seasons here.And the potential financial loss would not necessarily stop at UEFA distributions, as Champions League qualification can also bring greater sponsorship and brand deal values, higher matchday stadium revenue, as well as additional streaming and broadcast income.Those are all areas where Tottenham could argue they suffered financially if they can establish that Man City’s rule breaches affected their sporting opportunities.READ MORE: Tottenham enter six-horse Premier League race for Gjivai Zechiel after 9 G/A in 8 games – Spurs WebThe post What Tottenham could be planning after Manchester City’s 114 charges appeared first on Spurs Web.