Key Facts

• Manchester City was found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018.
• The club denies wrongdoing and has appealed the decision.
• Andy Burnham plans to publish all information about his meetings and dealings with Manchester City’s owners from his time as mayor.
• Burnham had one major meeting with the club’s owners in 2021 and says the rest of his interactions are older.
• The Premier League’s investigation said Manchester City used fake sponsorship deals to hide the true source of money, linked to the club owners from Abu Dhabi.
• Some politicians are asking the current UK government to release details of any contacts with Manchester City and explain recent involvement.
• Burnham distinguishes between football-related rule breaches and the city’s investments by the club owners, saying they should be treated separately.