Man City charges: UK PM says no one is ‘above the rules’ after backlash

By Adegboyega Adeleye
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has clarified his position on Manchester City’s financial rule case after facing backlash over his comments that he would be “really concerned” if the club’s owners decided to sell.
According to the BBC, Downing Street said there could be no suggestion that Manchester City or anyone involved in the case was “above the rules”, while stressing that the independent process must be allowed to run its course.
“As the Prime Minister made clear, the initial judgement is serious and there can’t be any suggestion that anyone is above the rules,” a No 10 spokesperson said.
“He also stressed that it is an ongoing independent process. It is...