The 36-year-old Belgian maintains a strong emotional relationship with City and, although he would not comment directly on the allegations, he said it was a mistake for foreigners to point the finger at his former club.

Former Manchester City boss Vincent Kompany hit back at the club on Tuesday after the champions slammed more than 100 allegations related to the Premier League's financial rules. City have been charged with offenses relating to the period between 2009 and 2018, with potential penalties if convicted ranging from fines to expulsion from the Premier League. Kompany, who is currently manager of league leaders Burnley, won four Premier League titles and six domestic cups in 11 years at the Etihad Stadium.

The 36-year-old Belgian maintains a strong emotional relationship with City and, although he would not comment directly on the allegations, he said it was a mistake for foreigners to point the finger at his former club.

Asked after Burnley's FA Cup win over Ipswich if the financial charge could remind him of his achievements at City, Kompany said: : "I kind of look at it and sometimes roll my eyes a little bit.

"No doubt there's a lot of righteousness in the world to come and tell you what you've done wrong, and then if everybody looks at themselves, I think the football industry in general is not one that can afford to point the finger too many times.

"I think all of you will have a little bit of a smile on your face to know what the football industry is about. I'm very sceptical when people start pointing fingers.

"Do the best for yourself and let's try and improve all the time but I'm a little bit sceptical when the fingers get pointed easily."