Manchester City should accept punishment: Lineker

Manchester City was found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules spanning nine seasons from 2009-10 to 2017-18. The club was also found guilty of three out of four charges concerning failures to cooperate with the investigation.

Former England striker Gary Lineker has commented on the ruling, suggesting that Manchester City should accept the punishment handed down by the league. Lineker's remarks come as rivals of the club have called for long-term sanctions following the discovery of more than 100 financial rule breaches.

The verdict marks a significant moment in Premier League governance, with the scale of violations prompting debate over the appropriate level of penalties Manchester City should face.