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Manchester City Keep Winning… But Does It Mean Anything? | After Review…
Manchester City keep winning—but does it mean anything? Following their 3–0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, I discuss the performance, the turning point of Ryan Gravenberch’s red card and the wider question hanging over the Premier League: how are supporters supposed to invest in a title race while City’s financial charges, verdict and appeal overshadow the competition?
There’s also a frustrated Manchester United fan’s assessment of the 1–1 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford. Bryan Mbeumo’s opener wasn’t enough as Dominic Solanke rescued a point for ten-man Spurs. Why do United keep letting these opportunities slip—and where does it leave Michael Carrick?
Chelsea’s 5–1 win over Bournemouth provides another talking point, with Jordan Henderson and João Pedro scoring twice each. Are Chelsea beginning to show the quality and experience needed to become genuine Premier League title challengers?
Finally, Brighton’s 2–0 victory at Sunderland deserves attention. Despite being reduced to ten men, Fabian Hürzeler’s side secured another impressive result. Are we overlooking a serious contender for European football?
5 Oct 2026
Manchester City CHEATED… And Now It Could Finish Them | After Review…
This week, Manchester City’s long-running financial case has finally reached a landmark verdict. An independent Premier League commission found City guilty of serious financial breaches across nine seasons, as well as the majority of the charges relating to their failure to cooperate with the investigation.I break down what the case commonly known as the Manchester City 115 charges actually uncovered, including sham sponsorship agreements, disguised owner funding, inaccurate financial information and breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.What punishment could Manchester City now face? Could there be a major points deduction, an enormous fine, relegation from the Premier League or even titles being stripped—and how could City’s appeal change the outcome?There is also the much bigger question of legacy. Can Manchester City’s era of dominance ever be viewed in the same way again? For Manchester United supporters, does the verdict change the meaning of that iconic AGÜEROOOO! moment in 2012? And does the cloud over City’s 2023 treble reinforce the unique legacy of United’s historic achievement in 1999?If the guilty verdict is upheld, could the consequences finish Manchester City as we know them?Let me know what punishment you believe would be fair—and whether anything can repair the damage done to English football.After Review… every Monday at 7PM.Subscribe for Premier League discussion, football analysis and the stories behind the modern game.For football romantics—past and present.
21 Sept 2026
Manchester United Stumble Again… But Who Is REALLY to Blame? | After Review…
Welcome to Kiss the Badge: After Review… — your weekly look back at the biggest matches, results and talking points from the Premier League weekend.
This week’s main focus is Manchester United after another disappointing result against Fulham. United created opportunities but once again struggled to turn possession and pressure into a victory, eventually relying on Matheus Cunha’s late equaliser to rescue a 1–1 draw.
With only five points from their opening five Premier League matches, where does the responsibility lie? Are the players failing to deliver, is Michael Carrick getting enough from this squad, or do Manchester United’s owners continue to preside over deeper problems that no manager can easily solve?
I also discuss Tottenham’s latest defeat as Aston Villa secured their first league victory of the season. Spurs showed some late fight, but after another fragile performance, how much pressure is already building around Roberto De Zerbi?
Brighton produced the weekend’s standout result by comprehensively beating reigning champions Arsenal 3–0. Was it simply one terrible afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s side, or did Brighton expose weaknesses that could affect the Premier League title race?
Finally, there’s Manchester City’s extraordinary 5–3 victory over Sunderland. City maintained their perfect start under Enzo Maresca, but Brian Brobbey’s remarkable hat-trick demonstrated both Sunderland’s attacking potential and some unexpected vulnerabilities in the league leaders.
Subscribe and let me know in the comments: who is really to blame for Manchester United’s current situation—the players, the manager or the owners?
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