Manchester City must suffer: Gerrard demands multi-year sanctions

Steven Gerrard, former Liverpool midfielder, said on Monday that the Premier League should impose multi‑year sanctions on the Citizens after the £1 billion financial fraud accusations. He stressed the need to punish the club in an exemplary way, without calling for relegation or the return of trophies.

Severe sanction demands

Gerrard specified that he wanted a recruitment ban and point penalties over several seasons, so that Manchester City “suffers as it has made everyone suffer for nine or ten years”. He added that these measures were essential “for the good of football”.

Refusal of symbolic measures

The former Reds captain clearly ruled out any idea of reclaiming the titles won by the Sky Blues between 2009 and 2018. “I’m not the type to accept a Premier League medal or to want one like theirs,” he said, recalling his shattered championship dream in 2014.

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Scandal context

The scandal, which has affected the club’s finances since 2009, has shaken British football and keeps the media on alert for future Premier League decisions. Manchester City continues to firmly contest the accusations, while Liverpool supporters await a strong response.

Gerrard’s personal reaction

In the programme “Overlap Daily”, Gerrard explained that, if he were in Liverpool’s shoes, he would have reacted the same way as the City players, but behind the scenes, he believes that severe sanctions are essential for the league’s image and world sport.

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Call for a swift resolution

He concluded by emphasizing the urgency of resolving the issue, stressing that strict sanctions are necessary to prevent any recurrence. His appeal aims to protect the competitiveness of the Premier League and to ensure lasting justice for all clubs facing Manchester City.