Manchester City is on top of the world. This weekend, the football club won the Premier LeagueEngland's highest level of men's football. for the fourth year in a row.

Their fans cheered. But others say that this makes football boring. Why?

Four different teams won the English Premier League between 2013 and 2017. In 2016 Leicester City came from nowhere to take the title. It was all to play for.

The "beautiful gameA nickname for football. " was exciting. Anyone could win. Now, thanks to Man City, fans say, this is no longer true.

City's play is brilliant. It has talented players and a sharp manager. But critics say that makes it difficult to have big feelings while watching them. There is no tensionSome point out that the conservation world is dominated by white Western males. That has allowed the powers-that-be to look at it as a racist issue, rather than focusing on protecting wildlife. or excitement.

There is another factor at play here: money. Abu DhabiThe capital city of the United Arab Emirates - it is also the name of one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE.'s royal family has poured money into the club. They can afford to buy the best players and best equipment.

Moreover, City is being investigated for allegedlyAn action or situation that someone claims happened but that has not been confirmed. breaking Financial Fair PlayA set of rules to make sure that football clubs do not spend more money than they make. rules.

Is money ruining sport? 

Yes! Clubs like Manchester City can use their huge bank accounts to buy the perfect manager and the perfect team. Nobody else ever has a chance of winning.

No! Money has always been a factor in sport. People once said the same thing about Manchester United and Chelsea. There is no sign it puts people off watching.