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[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, although Lord David Pannick KC has been working hard to protect Manchester City from 115 allegations of violating Premier League rules, this senior barrister has stated that he remains a loyal Arsenal fan. In a recent debate in the House of Lords regarding football governance legislation, Pannick said: “As an Arsenal season ticket holder, I have a keen interest in this topic.” Currently, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur have formally submitted legal notices, reserving their rights to claim compensation if Manchester City is ultimately found to have committed serious violations. During the debate, Pannick supported the establishment of an independent football regulatory body and defended the role of football agents, proudly stating that his son works as an agent at Base agency. Additionally, Lord Mann illustrated this topic, stating that the era of regulatory failure is in the past. In fact, the scrutiny from UK customs on this issue has greatly increased, which is commendable; they are closely monitoring every payment and receipt. Companies based in the UK should naturally pay taxes, and in most cases, the amounts are substantial.