A look back at how the 2008 Abu Dhabi takeover altered English football and closed the door on rising contenders like Aston Villa and Everton who were poised to challenge Premier League elite
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October 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Manchester City's 'sliding doors' moment: How the Premier League changed after Abu Dhabi started spending
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Excerpt from CBS Sports.