Practically since it fell into the hands of Arab sheikhs, Manchester City has been labeled a “plastic” club. For years, they were criticized at the Etihad for their inability to win the Champions League, despite the incredible investments that were increasing with the arrival of Pep Guardiola. The formalization of the agreement with Dortmund regarding the purchase of Erling Haaland only added fuel to the fire, which was briefly extinguished due to another exciting championship race on the Island.De Bruyne thrives under Liverpool’s pressure! Four goals from the Belgian to step closer to the titleThe transfer of the Norwegian striker to the ranks of the English champions was under “financial scrutiny”, British journalists mostly tried to increase the amount of the transfer in every possible way, reminding how much Guardiola has actually spent in his tenure on the City bench. The Spanish expert, who has been waging a small war with the island media in the last few days, has lost patience. In an interview with Sky Sport, the coach of the Manchester team responded to the comments about spending money on new signings, reminding that the teams from the top have always been the biggest “spenders”.”Listen, Liverpool in the ’70s or’ 80s, or United with Sir Alex Ferguson – who spent more money than them? Who is it?” Guardiola wondered, then continued in the same tone: “Did Norwich spend more money in that period? Or another team… Leicester spent more than them? No. They were the ones who spent more money than other teams. But their money back then is not the same as this one today.”Manchester City confirm: Erling Haaland is one of us!The Spaniard points out that the source of money for the City’s roster investments is what critics on duty are bothered with.”I’ve already said I won’t change my perception. When we put the Etihad on the front of our shirts, people say, ‘Oh, they’re overpaid.’ But maybe United or Liverpool will be paid more than us, maybe they deserve it because they’re doing well, their administration negotiates well, or whatever … “, Guardiola said ironically.Sun 16:00: (8.50) West Ham (4.70) Man.City (1.38)City has sponsored 65 million pounds a year with the Etihad, a company from the United Arab Emirates – where the club’s owners are from. Liverpool for example receive 80 million pounds per season from Standard Chartered, while Manchester United signed a five-year deal with TeamViewer worth 235 million pounds last March.”They get money from America or some other country and then everything is perfect. That’s why things won’t change for a long time, that’s the reality. The only way to change that is to win on the pitch,” Guardiola concluded.Borussia Dortmund – a coin factory from Germany
