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When Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover in September 2008, marking the start of his ownership with the sensational and then-record signing of Robinho from Real Madrid, Manchester City were a club with two top-flight titles in their 114-year history.

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Bias Comparison — Man City Premier League charges: How 'disguised funding scheme' changed the football landscape

Media Spectrum

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How Man City's 'disguised funding scheme' changed the football landscape

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Bias & Framing Analysis

Top Framing Differences

Left: When Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover in September 2008, marking the start of his ownership with the sensational and then-record signing of Robinho from Real Madrid, Manchester City were a club with two top-flight titles in their 114-year history.
Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Coverage Blindspots

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Left-leaning desks have 1 source on "How Man City's 'disguised funding scheme' changed the football landscape"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

Credibility & Editorial Standards

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Multi-factor accuracy index for Sky Sports (GB) and related desks based on verifiable sourcing and editorial standards.

Factuality: High 100%

Ownership: Sky Sports (GB) (Corporate)

Timeline of this story

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Man City Premier League charges: How 'disguised funding scheme' changed the football landscape