- Andy Burnham expressed concern over the potential sale of Manchester City by its Abu Dhabi owners following an independent commission finding the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
- Burnham drew parallels between Manchester City's situation and Everton's previous disciplinary case, warning against leaping to conclusions while the process remains ongoing.
- A Downing Street spokesperson stated that the guilty verdict is serious and stressed that nobody is above the rules, calling for the independent process to run its course.
- Shadow sports minister Louie French urged the government to keep politics out of football as Manchester City prepare to appeal the decision before Friday's deadline.
- Treasury Committee chair Dame Meg Hillier has written to HMRC to inquire about potential tax implications linked to the commission's findings on sham arrangements.
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