Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera says he was deprived of a Premier League title during Manchester City's decade of financial regulation breaches. City were found guilty on nearly all 100-plus charges covering 2009-2018. Herrera, now with Real Zaragoza, told the Mario Suárez podcast: "I would have a Premier League title" and that it "really changes the picture".
He noted that under José Mourinho, United finished second in 2017-18, 19 points adrift of City. Herrera sympathizes with City players and staff, saying they "deserve all the credit in the world for what they've achieved", but believes sanctions must be significant. He agrees with Wayne Rooney that the damage is "irreparable" and sanctions must set a precedent.
Herrera referenced Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction and Everton's 10-point deduction as examples of necessary punishment.
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