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Everton's former chief Keith Wyness has claimed Man City will face government intervention if they rejoin the European Super League project.

Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old - who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs - insisted the English champions have "forgotten" about their responsibilities as a Premier League member club.

Football Insider revealed last week (7 June) that Man City could rejoin the Super League project as early as next season if their legal battle against the English top-flight fails.

Pep Guardiola's side have pursued bombshell legal action against the Premier League, which started on Monday (10 June), as they bid to end the Associated Party Transaction (ATP) rules.

City were part of the original Super League project in 2021, alongside fellow English sides Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United and Tottenham.

However, the six clubs soon backed down after an outpouring of negative reactions from their supporters.

Man City Super League move to be blocked by government, says Wyness Wyness claimed the UK government, who have since introduced a Football Governance Bill, would intervene if City try and revive the project.

He told Football Insider's Insider Track podcast: "I think even the government would get involved if City were to try and rejoin the Super League project.

"They've got themselves into a position now where they are being attacked from every side.

"You can't stay on the offensive, sometimes you have to pull back. They are part of a 20-club club, and that's something City have forgotten.

"They have to try and play their role as partners in that, as well."

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