Jose Mourinho takes dig at Man City ban by calling Man United as 2017-18 champions

Former Manchester United manr Jose Mourinho has jokingly enquired if United would be crowned as Premier League 2017-2018 champions. Manchester City were recently banned for two seasons by UEFA across all UEFA Competitions. club had violated Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, according to UEFA’s verdict.

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Man City ban: Former Man United boss Jose Mourinho jokes on  ban

Ironically, Jose Mourinho was manr of Man United, guiding Red Devils to a second-place finish in Premier League in 2017-18 season. Man United had finished 19 points behind subsequent champions Manchester City. This compelled Jose Mourinho to take a jibe at Pep Guardiola's side after UEFA verdict.

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Man City ban: Club would face points deduction in Premier League

England’s top-flight abide by UEFA regulations with a points deduction verdict on cards. Manchester City would also try to ensure that  UEFA decision is overturned. If Premier League does decide to deduct City’s points in tournament, n City would find it difficult to secure a spot in Champions League next season, despite any favourable decision for m.

Jose Mourinho speaks after Spurs' victory

While speaking to media after Spurs’ victory against Aston Villa, Mourinho commented that he didn't lose one single minute analysing what UEFA had to analyse. He also questioned if team that finished second in 2018 would be declared Premier League winners.

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Man City ban: Club holds crisis meeting with first-team players

Manchester City held a crisis meeting with first-team players soon after UEFA’s verdict. verdict is likely to impact club’s revenues, which would have a direct bearing on players’ ws. Amid ban controversy, re have been reports of major players reconsidering ir stay at Etihad. Midfielder Bernardo Silva has hinted that he would like to return to Benfica. He had played for Portuguese side since his move to Ligue 1 side Monaco in 2014. Man City striker Sergio Aguero is linked with a move to LaLiga. It is reported that Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are interested in signing player.

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Why are Man City banned? 

Man City were banned by UEFA from European competitions for next two seasons. club was found to be violating UEFA's FFP regulations. However, City have made it clear that y would appeal against verdict in Court of Arbitration for Sports.