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Latest news at Manchester City. The Manchester team has been found guilty of virtually all charges of financial non-compliance by the Premier League, according to the verdict of the independent commission released on September 25, 2026. The club is preparing an appeal, although no sanction has been established yet.
Manchester City, guilty on almost all counts
The verdict comes after a years-long investigation into 115 charges filed by the Premier League in February 2023. According to sources familiar with the ruling cited by The Athletic, the club has been found guilty on all but one of the charges included in the dossier.
The accusations span different periods and issues. The Premier League argued that the club did not provide complete and accurate financial information, in addition to pointing out possible breaches related to sustainability rules, UEFA financial regulations, and certain player and coach remunerations.
The dossier also includes allegations regarding cooperation with the investigation. Manchester City has denied any wrongdoing from the start and maintains that position after the verdict released this Friday.
The independent commission began hearings in September 2024, and the process concluded in December 2024, after 12 weeks of private hearings. Since then, English football has been awaiting a resolution on a case that involves events between the 2009/10 and 2022/23 seasons.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Muxqp4beK9
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) September 25, 2026
The sanction is still pending
The next chapter will be to determine the sanction that Manchester City faces. Currently, there is no official penalty, so it cannot be affirmed that there will be a points deduction, a title withdrawal, or relegation.
The Premier League rules contemplate various consequences for such infractions, ranging from fines to points deductions and other sporting measures. The extent will depend on the final conclusions of the commission and the subsequent process.
The club also plans to appeal the ruling. The appeal process may prolong the resolution of the case and delay the imposition of any sanction, so the verdict made this Friday does not represent the definitive closure of the case yet.
The situation keeps an institutional challenge open for Manchester City within the Premier League. The club has stated that the process continues and there are still elements to be completed, while the next step will be to learn about the sanction and the course of the appeal.
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