Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash

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Downing Street confirms Manchester City is not above Premier League rules.

The PM expressed concern over potential ownership changes following financial breach findings.

An independent commission found the club guilty of most of the 115 charges.

Manchester City denies wrongdoing and is preparing an appeal.

Downing Street has clarified that Manchester City is not exempt from regulations following criticism of comments made by Andy Burnham. The Prime Minister previously expressed concern regarding the potential sale of the club by its owners after the team was found guilty of numerous financial breaches by an independent commission.

Following a backlash from political opponents, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister emphasized that the ongoing independent process must be respected. The government maintains that no entity is above the rules and that appropriate consequences must follow any established wrongdoing.

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