# Robertson: Players not to blame for City's actions

> Former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson insists players shouldn't be blamed for Manchester City's Premier League breaches.
- Title: Robertson: Players not to blame for City's actions | Shortify
- Summary: Former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson insists players shouldn't be blamed for Manchester City's Premier League breaches. Robertson says players'…
- Keywords: andy robertson, manchester city, premier league, financial fair play, liverpool, scotland, nations league, tottenham, sports, Robertson, Players, blame
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/andy-robertson-says-players-are-not-to-blame-for-manchester-citys-actions
- Published: 2026-09-25T20:16:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: andy robertson, manchester city, premier league, financial fair play, liverpool, scotland, nations league, tottenham, sports
## Robertson's stance
Andy Robertson, former Liverpool defender, says players aren't to blame for Manchester City's actions.

> For me, the players showed they were good enough on the pitch
## City's guilty verdict
Manchester City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial fair play rules.
## 2022 season context
Liverpool finished second to City in the 2022 Premier League season.
## Robertson's reaction
Robertson was shocked when news of City's guilty verdict came during a Scotland training camp.
## Klopp's response
Jürgen Klopp said he would throw a party if City's trophies were removed.
## Key takeaway

Robertson says players' achievements shouldn't be diminished due to club ownership actions.