Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.
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"I would be really concerned to lose them."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"Football must be governed independently, with the rules applying equally to everyone."
— Louie French , Politician
"Fans of every club deserve to know the rules apply to everyone."
— Anna Sabine , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Anna Sabine is a Member of Parliament representing Somerset.
Dame Meg Hillier is the chair of the Treasury Committee.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak is the chairman of Manchester City and plays a crucial role in the club's operations.
Shadow minister for sport.
Sheikh Mansour is the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the owner of Manchester City.
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The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.
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