# Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs fear political interference in appeal after Andy Burnham comments

> Asked if he was concerned that Manchester City's owners would now sell the club, Burnham said: "I would be really concerned to lose them."

- Published: 2026-10-08T09:45:01.808Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T10:30:51.753Z
- 2 sources
- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: Andy Burnham, Everton, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, No 10, Richard Masters

## How it developed

- 2026-10-08T09:45:01.808Z - BBC News: [Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs fear political interference in appeal after Andy Burnham comments](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6y93qq5175wo)
- 2026-10-08T10:30:51.753Z - MyJoyOnline: [Premier League clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal - MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/premier-league-clubs-fear-political-interference-in-man-city-appeal/)

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