Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty Of 114 Financial Breaches
Manchester City was accused of breaking Premier League money rules.
Reports say an independent panel found the club guilty on 114 of 115 charges.
The accusations include giving incorrect financial information and hiding some payments.
They also involve rules about how much clubs can spend and whether the club cooperated with investigators.
The articles give different descriptions of the years covered by the case.
Manchester City says it did nothing wrong and plans to appeal.
The Premier League has not announced the punishment.
Possible punishments include a fine, losing points or being removed from the league.
Other clubs could also seek compensation if they believe City gained an unfair advantage.
Manchester City was reportedly found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges.
The allegations concern financial reporting, sponsorship revenue, compensation payments, sustainability rules and cooperation with investigators.
Reports differ on the period covered, citing either 2009–2018 or the 2009–10 through 2022–23 seasons.
Manchester City denies wrongdoing and says the Premier League process remains ongoing and confidential.
Sanctions have not been decided; possible penalties include fines, points deductions, compensation claims or expulsion, and City is expected to appeal.
- Who
- Manchester City, the Premier League and an independent commission are the main parties; Manchester City denies wrongdoing.
- What
- Manchester City was reportedly found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations.
- When
- The finding was reported on September 25, 2026; the allegations are described as covering either 2009–2018 or the 2009–10 through 2022–23 seasons. The independent hearing ran from September 16 to December 6, 2024.
- Where
- The case concerns the Premier League in England.
- Why
- The charges concern alleged inaccurate financial information, sponsorship revenue, undisclosed compensation, sustainability-rule breaches and failure to cooperate with the investigation.
Premier League case and reported findings
Manchester City's response
Whether rules were breached
Premier League case and reported findings
Reports say an independent commission found Manchester City guilty on 114 charges involving financial reporting, compensation, sustainability rules and cooperation.
Manchester City's response
Manchester City denies all wrongdoing and has said it possesses evidence supporting its innocence.
Status of the proceedings
Premier League case and reported findings
The reported finding could have major consequences for English football, although sanctions have not yet been decided.
Manchester City's response
Manchester City says significant elements of the Premier League process remain incomplete and subject to strict confidentiality.
Possible consequences
Premier League case and reported findings
Potential consequences include fines, a substantial points deduction, expulsion, compensation claims or reconsideration of titles if other clubs prove they were disadvantaged.
Manchester City's response
Manchester City is expected to appeal and says it has respected due process while seeking an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulatory process.
- Reported finding
- Guilty on 114 of 115 charges
- Total charges
- 115 alleged Premier League financial-rule breaches
- Reported allegation period
- Sources cite 2009–2018 or 2009–10 through 2022–23
- Charge categories
- 54 financial-information charges, 14 compensation-related charges, 12 sustainability-rule charges and 35 non-cooperation charges
- Independent hearing
- Began September 16, 2024, and concluded December 6, 2024
- Club response
- Manchester City denies wrongdoing, says the process remains ongoing and confidential, and is expected to appeal
- Potential sanctions
- Fines, points deductions, compensation claims or expulsion from the Premier League
