Everton manager David Moyes has accused Manchester City of
"breaking the rules" and having "no class" in their pursuit of
Joleon Lescott.
The England defender moved to Eastlands for £22million
in the summer following a protracted transfer. Moyes still feels
aggrieved and stated his case ahead of the meeting between the two
clubs.
In his programme notes, he said: "There is no doubt
Manchester City treated us with little respect and broke rules in
the summer transfer of Joleon Lescott.
"I found it very difficult to accept that a club with so many
similarities to Everton should suddenly start acting with no
class." Moyes added: "It was not so long ago that City were very
similar, in financial terms, to most teams.
"But then a couple of changes of ownership at the club saw
things change quickly for them. With that comes a great deal of
expectation."
City declined to comment on the issue. Lescott missed out on
facing his former team-mates as he is recovering from a knee
injury.
