The Last Word with Matt Cooper The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Is The Premier League In Crisis After Man City Hammer Liverpool?

Oct 12, 2026 · 14m

Summary

Hosts Matt Cooper and Miguel Delaney analyze the fallout from Manchester City’s guilty verdict on 114 financial charges, debating the implications of their post-2018 business model changes and the resulting competitive imbalance in the Premier League. They discuss the toxic atmosphere surrounding City’s continued play, the delay in sanctions, and how their financial power has inflated costs across the sport. The conversation also covers Liverpool’s tactical vulnerabilities after a heavy defeat to City, as well as Manchester United’s aimless performance against Tottenham, highlighting the br…

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Government of Ireland building recruitment Sponsor: Life Pharmacy and introduction of Miguel Delaney Manchester City's denial and the 2018 business model shift City's spending power and the 'catching up' myth Caller feedback and the impact on league competitiveness Liverpool vs City match analysis and double standards in punishment Wage bill correlation and the absurdity of the current season The risk to league integrity and the need for immediate sanctions Due process, legal timelines, and the 'purgatory' of the current state Liverpool's squad depth issues and strategic changes Manchester United's struggles against Tottenham Outlook for the Premier League title race Sponsor: Life Pharmacy Sponsor: Government of Ireland building recruitment
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