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Manchester City's Abu Dhabi takeover changed the Premier League forever
Original: Manchester City's 'sliding doors' moment: How the Premier League changed after Abu Dhabi started spending
Manchester City's 2008 takeover by Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mansour is being revisited as a 'sliding doors' moment for English football. The takeover triggered an era of record spending that transformed City into a serial title winner and pushed the whole Premier League into a new financial age, with state-backed ownership reshaping competition at the top of English football.
Why now: Fresh reflection on the anniversary or impact of City's transformative Abu Dhabi-funded takeover and its lasting effect on the Premier League.
Manchester CityPremier LeagueAbu DhabiSheikh Mansour
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- Manchester City's 'sliding doors' moment: How the Premier League changed after Abu Dhabi started spending · CBS Sports
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