Steven Gerrard expressed his point of view on the case of Manchester City's alleged financial irregularities, speaking in an interview on the Overlap Daily program. The former Liverpool captain declared that he did not believe relegation to the Championship or the revocation of the titles won by the English club were necessary, but asked that the Premier League adopt severe and long-lasting measures.
Gerrard stressed that while he doesn't want a Premier League "medal" for City, he is willing to acknowledge that the club has never won the league and that his career has been marked by missed moments, such as the 2013-2014 season in which Liverpool lost the title to City after their famous slip against Chelsea. According to him, the league must send a strong signal: "Multi-year sanctions are needed. I don't think sending them to the Championship is right for the championship. It wouldn't be enough, because then they would immediately become competitive again."
Gerrard's suggestion is to block the transfer market and impose ranking penalties for a certain period, so as to make the club suffer as others have done in the last nine or ten years by abusing their power. The former midfielder added that if Liverpool had been involved in a similar situation, they would probably have defended their club, but recognizes that severe sanctions are needed for the good of football, the Premier League and its image.
In summary, Gerrard calls for the Premier League to take rigorous and sustained action against Manchester City, highlighting the need for a clear example to maintain the integrity of the championship.