‘They're smiling today.’ A recent case that made Manchester City's lawyers happy

Today, 16 September, the trial began in one of the biggest cases in the history of world football - the hearing of 115 cases of probable breach of financial fair play by Manchester City. But lawyers for the reigning English champions are already rubbing their hands together.

Details: According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City's lawyers believe Leicester's recent evasion case sets a precedent that could also see the Citizens go unpunished.

Quote: ‘Manchester City's lawyers are smiling today,’ read one of the reports seen by Mail Sport, and it is unlikely that this opinion was an isolated one. If Leicester, with its relatively modest budget, could beat the Premier League's top lawyers, what chance does the governing body have against the financial might of the reigning champions?’

Recall: Similar sentiments prevail in the team itself, because earlier the players were assured that they have nothing to worry about and the process will go smoothly.