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The Arsène Wenger Quote That Exposed Manchester City

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Did Arsène Wenger predict Manchester City’s 115 Premier League charges 13 years ago? Back in 2011, after Man City signed a landmark sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways, Wenger called it "financial doping." Fast forward to today, and English football is facing its biggest legal battle ever over Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules.
We explore the full timeline: from Wenger’s initial warning and UEFA’s 2020 ban to the 115 charges and Wenger’s surprising recent statements about how Man City is managed.
Is Manchester City guilty of financial doping, or are they just a smartly run club navigating complex FFP rules? Let us know in the comments! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe for more Premier League analysis
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20 Comments

@bigpoppa6658 6 days ago

That’s why, to me, Arsène Wenger is the greatest manager in Premier League history. He transformed Arsenal on and off the pitch, helped lay the foundations for a new stadium, and kept the club competitive through years of financial restraint. He lost some of his best players, developed young talent into world-class stars, and still found a way to play beautiful football.

Others may have won more trophies, but Wenger built something that lasted beyond his time as manager. His love for football and Arsenal was undeniable.

@giles7662 6 days ago

Why are people so shocked? It was very obvious from the very get-go (before Wenger) that a mid-table team (and club worth the value of United's Ronaldo at the time) suddenly were buying the top players and attracting top managers overnight! The inflated Etihad 'sponsorship' for the Manchester Council's property could not have been more obvious. My only surprise is how long it has taken for it to be realised!!

@jamescarter5041 6 days ago

This video was almost perfect; I give it 114 out of 115.

@lolavanenburg1647 6 days ago

Aresène Wenger,Jürgen Klopp and Sir Alex Ferguson have more integrity in their little finger than Pep Guardiola, who will be tainted forever..because he knew what was going on..hence that’s why he done a runner🏃 for all his achievements at Citeeh..they are null and void forever!!!

@JoseAchu-u6c 6 days ago

Arsene Wenger was a visionary a real gentleman and a visionary in the highest order,and man with integrity and it's that integrity that, saved Arsenal today.

@jasonnaylor3799 6 days ago

I wouldn't have called them a mid-table club. The were a relegation fodder club.

@larrymountain1914 4 days ago

The man Arsene Wenger. The true legend of the English game,pound for pound the best manager.

@JodieFisher-x4r 6 days ago

Arsenal Wenger is one of the most smartest people

@KG-9015 6 days ago (edited)

The whole world knew they were cheating, we were just waiting for it to be proven. Wenger knew,Klopp knew, and the fans knew. Cheating has followed pep throughout his entire career from player to coach.

@stevechristie2660 5 days ago

Arsene Wenger sacrificed money for new players so that Arsenal could build a new stadium which would benefit the club in the long run.His philosophy has been proven to be right !

@soneil 6 days ago

This is an opportunity for Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man Utd etc to get some bargains in the January transfer window.

@StevoLloyds 6 days ago

'Simplifying the rules' reduces loop holes and technicalities leading to a guilty team getting off. That is what Wenger meant.

@uncensoredcommenter4376 6 days ago

3:30 "...that means financial doping" - not four words, as it's the end of the quote, but I saved you a watch.

@MrCroky123 6 days ago

How "financial doping" are 4 words is beyond me ...
About Wenger, he had a hunch back in the day (very well informed because he's a smart guy). He knew little because little had still happened. He didn't "crack the case" because he knew the current outcome. But he did get it right about City having an advantage.

Now, he doesn't speak it out loud because of lawyers. City is shooting lawsuits left and right because of some claims. And Wenger, being the smart individual he is, runs aways from lawsuits. I would ...

@BryanAJParry 6 days ago

Le Prof, Arsene Knows, In Arsene We Trust: one of the greatest managers of all time. ❤

@ronclark9724 3 days ago

Financial doping without any doubt whatsoever... What makes me angry is that it took the EPL and the FA eighteen years to drop the hammer! I want blood, football will never recover from this enormous scandal... The club stripped from the owners and sold by the EPL and/or FA with the proceeds going to the EPL and/or FA... The medals stripped as well... The present owners get nothing...
Quote from Willie Wonka... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5QGkOGZubQ

@christophersams3125 3 days ago

Its poor management by the football league letting it go on for so long and leaving the back door open for it to happen

@gary5737 5 days ago (edited)

Why does the opening video show Manchester on the South Coast of England? And why is "Financial Doping" described as four words? Isn't it two?

@marshallcampbell6498 4 days ago

The man always carried himself with class. When I see arsenals success huge part of it, was this man’s patience and integrity. Even when they bantered him and called him out

@stevey-nwas1230 6 days ago (edited)

Man Cheaty told the whole world they are cooking there books and cheating when they announced more revenue income via shirt sales, merchandise than 2 of the biggest and most successful clubs in English footy over the last 130 plus years ie

Liverpool
Man United