"I am a big admirer of my former club and, under Pep Guardiola, they continue to raise the standards of the Premier League.
"But four years ago, they were hit with a £49million fine by UEFA for failing FFP.
"And if - and let's not forget it is still a very big "if" - it is proved they cooked the books to beat the regulations that all clubs competing in Europe have to adhere to, then hitting them in the pocket will not be enough this time.
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City have faced allegations from FootballLeaks that they have broken FFP rules (Image: GETTY )
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"Before any City fans break into a sweat of outrage, I think it's important to stress here that I am not trying to play the role of judge, jury and executioner.
"It is vital that no one jumps to any conclusions solely on the basis of the allegations recently made by Football Leaks.
"First of all, we don't know whether the claims are true. And, secondly, if they are, then City must be allowed to present a case for the defence.
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