Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty of 114 Financial Breaches
Manchester City has been accused of breaking many Premier League financial rules.
Reports say an independent group found the club guilty of 114 out of 115 alleged breaches.
The Premier League has not officially published the reported decision because the case is confidential.
Manchester City says it has done nothing wrong and plans to challenge the findings.
The allegations cover seasons from 2009-10 to 2022-23.
They include claims about money reports, pay information, UEFA rules and cooperation with investigators.
The club could receive a fine or lose points if the findings are confirmed.
Losing many points could put the club in danger of relegation.
The case could take a long time because appeals may follow.
An independent commission reportedly found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 alleged Premier League breaches.
The allegations cover financial reporting, player and manager remuneration, UEFA rules, profitability rules and cooperation with investigators.
The case concerns alleged conduct from the 2009-10 season through 2022-23 and was heard from September 16 to December 6, 2024.
Manchester City denies wrongdoing, says the process remains ongoing and is expected to appeal the reported findings.
No sanction has been announced; possible outcomes include fines, points deductions, relegation consequences or an expulsion recommendation.
- Who
- Manchester City, the Premier League and a three-person independent commission selected through the Premier League’s Judicial Panel.
- What
- An independent commission reportedly found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 alleged financial and regulatory breaches.
- When
- The alleged conduct spans 2009-10 to 2022-23; the hearing ran from September 16 to December 6, 2024.
- Where
- The case was heard privately before an independent Premier League commission.
- Why
- The Premier League alleged failures involving financial reporting, player and manager remuneration, UEFA regulations, profitability rules and cooperation with its investigation.
Premier League case
Manchester City response
Whether breaches occurred
Premier League case
The Premier League brought 115 allegations involving financial reporting, remuneration information, UEFA rules, profitability rules and cooperation; reports say 114 were found proven.
Manchester City response
Manchester City has consistently denied wrongdoing and says it has evidence supporting its position.
Status of the reported verdict
Premier League case
The reported findings followed a private hearing before an independent commission, but the Premier League has not publicly confirmed them because the process remains confidential.
Manchester City response
Manchester City says the proceedings are still ongoing, significant elements remain to be completed and it intends to appeal.
Potential punishment
Premier League case
Premier League rules allow disciplinary measures including fines, points deductions and a recommendation for expulsion; a sufficiently large points deduction could result in relegation.
Manchester City response
No sanction has been announced, and any punishment could be delayed or altered by the commission’s reasoning and the appeal process.
Impact on past titles
Premier League case
The case could prompt debate about whether past championships were affected if the alleged conduct is ultimately upheld; other clubs could potentially pursue legal claims over lost financial opportunities.
Manchester City response
Previous Premier League titles would not automatically be stripped, and any action affecting past competitions would depend on applicable rules and subsequent proceedings.
- Reported findings
- Manchester City was reportedly found guilty of 114 of 115 charges.
- Investigation referral
- The Premier League referred the case to an independent commission in February 2023 after a four-year investigation.
- Allegation period
- The charges cover the period from 2009-10 to 2022-23, with many financial-reporting allegations focused on 2009-10 to 2017-18.
- Charge categories
- The allegations include 54 financial-reporting charges, 14 remuneration-information charges, five UEFA-related charges, seven profitability-rule charges and 35 cooperation charges.
- Hearing dates
- The hearing took place from September 16 to December 6, 2024.
- Commission
- A three-person commission selected through the Premier League’s Judicial Panel heard the case.
- Possible sanctions
- Potential measures include fines, points deductions, relegation consequences and a recommendation for expulsion.
- Appeal
- Manchester City is expected to appeal, with reports indicating a 14-day window for challenges.
