What Arsene Wenger said previously about Man City’s charges, ‘The rules have to be changed’

Manchester City are set to be found guilty on almost all their 115 charges and for Arsenal fans, it’s worth noting that Arsene Wenger had strong views on this previously.

David Ornstein dropped the exclusive news today that City are set for a guilty verdict.

As yet, we don’t know the ramifications or punishments but everything is on the table, albeit City will appeal the decision.

Now, every club in the land is scrambling to see what their position might be, including Arsenal.

But interestingly, looking back, it seems that City might have got away with things had former Gunners boss Wenger got his way.

Arsene Wenger previously called for rule change after Man City charges

Being such a prominent voice in football in general, Arsenal fans often listen in when Arsene Wenger speaks.

Now, looking back a few years, his comments on BEIN Sports about City’s charges seem more relevant than ever.

“I feel the rules of Financial Fair Play today have to be changed in the Premier League. Because they now face competition from other leagues, who have changed their Financial Fair Play rules,” Wenger said back in 2024.

“At the moment you cannot hear a club like Man City being charged by 115 different charges in a football season. I don’t believe in that. The Premier League already lost a case, the first case against them. I don’t know them [City], I can’t judge them.”

“I just think, 115 different charges against a football club today looks like we are in an international administration. Financial Fair Play rules have to be changed and made more simple.”

Right now, everyone in football is waiting for an official verdict and what comes next.

The realistic outcome is City appeal, causing more delays and leaving everyone in limbo.

However, teams will surely be pushing for immediate points deductions and in the most extreme cases, titles to be revoked.