Manchester City Found Guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League Charges
Manchester City has been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018, facing potential severe penalties including expulsion or points deduction. The club is preparing to appeal the verdict.
Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League for breaching the league's financial fair play rules, in what is being described as the biggest disciplinary verdict in the sport's history. The independent commission's decision, delivered this week after a lengthy hearing, throws English football into turmoil and opens the door to severe sanctions against the reigning champions.
What City were accused of
The charges, first brought in 2023, covered alleged breaches spanning more than a decade, including accusations that the club failed to accurately disclose its true financial position, including manager and player remuneration, and did not cooperate fully with Premier League investigators. City have consistently denied wrongdoing and are expected to appeal the verdict.
Possible sanctions
Football finance experts say the potential sanctions could be severe, ranging from a heavy points deduction to relegation or even expulsion from the Premier League, though no penalty has yet been announced. Rival clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United, are reportedly exploring claims for compensation that some reports have put above £200 million, arguing they were competitively disadvantaged during the years City are accused of having broken the rules.
