10月19日，24直播网报道，阿森纳前球星马丁·基翁在参加talkSPORT节目时，就曼城涉嫌案件进行了讨论。基翁透露，据他所知，曼城面临的惩罚可能并未达到预期的严厉程度。
基翁对曼城球迷对俱乐部的强烈拥护表示，他对此并不感到意外。球迷们的信念坚定不移，深信自己的立场正确无误。俱乐部高层向他们传达了清晰的信息，即无可争议的证据即将揭晓，这一承诺让球迷们始终紧盯着这一承诺。
Moreover, there's a prevalent sentiment that numerous whispers suggest the entire saga will draw to a close within the coming weeks. I'm merely conveying the rumors I've heard to you; it appears that approximately six weeks from now, we shall witness the ultimate resolution. The situation might not be as dire as many anticipate; it's plausible that upon paying a substantial fine, they might be able to navigate through this and subsequently, the public's focus will revert to the football pitch.