Man City cheated because the Premier League's rules gave them no other choice
The Premier League is unfair: Some teams are allowed to spend more than everyone else.
ESPN reports that the Premier League is unfair: Some teams are allowed to spend more than everyone else.
So, of course Man City cheated to win.
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