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Carrick says Manchester City case needs a swift resolution
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of breaches of Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018.
City deny wrongdoing and have appealed, and any punishment has not yet been decided.
Michael Carrick, now Manchester United's manager, was playing for United when City won the title on the final day of the 2011-12 season.
He says the case has affected him personally, but receiving a title or medal years later would not bring back the feelings of that day.
Carrick says the uncertainty should end quickly so clubs and others can understand what happens and move on.
Other managers have also said they are waiting for the appeal process to finish, while focusing on their teams.
The BBC says the appeal should conclude by Christmas Day if it follows Premier League guidelines, with a verdict expected in early 2027.
Michael Carrick has called for a swift resolution to Manchester City’s appeal over financial-rule breaches.
Carrick said the case had affected him personally because Manchester United lost title races to City.
He said a retrospective winners’ medal would not restore the emotions of winning at the time.
An independent commission found City guilty of breaches covering the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons.
City deny wrongdoing and have appealed, with any punishment still to be decided.
- Who
- Michael Carrick, Manchester United’s manager, called for the case to be resolved quickly.
- What
- He said the uncertainty should end soon and that a retrospective medal would not restore the feelings of winning at the time.
- When
- Carrick made the comments on 9 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- He said the case had affected him personally and that everyone needed clarity to move on.
Manchester City
Those calling for City’s titles to be stripped
Case outcome
Manchester City
City deny wrongdoing and have appealed against the commission’s findings.
Those calling for City’s titles to be stripped
Some people are calling for City to be stripped of silverware and relegated.
Titles
Manchester City
City are challenging the findings.
Those calling for City’s titles to be stripped
They want titles reassigned, although Carrick said he would defer his view on that question until later.
Speed is essential for everyone to be clear, to be able to deal with it, to be able to move on, whatever happens.
It's unprecedented, a unique situation to be in at this level, with such a huge impact in so many ways. We all need to know what's going to happen.
I think uncertainty is not good for anyone involved but there is the process ongoing and we have to be patient like everyone else and see what happens at the end.
[The] titles absolutely [are] not tainted. I trust the club now, in the future, always. I completely trust the club.
The period covered by the financial-rule breaches for which an independent commission found City guilty.
Manchester United lost the Premier League title to City on the final day after Sergio Agüero scored a late winner.
Carrick called for a swift resolution while City’s appeal remained ongoing.
The appeal should be concluded by this date if it follows strict Premier League guidelines.
A verdict on the appeal is expected, according to BBC Sport.
- Manager
- Michael Carrick
- Club whose case is under appeal
- Manchester City
- Commission finding period
- 2009-10 to 2017-18
- 2012 title winner
- Manchester City
- Appeal verdict expected
- Early 2027
Sources
Managers react to Manchester City’s guilty verdict: ‘Uncertainty is not good for anyone’
I've got my own questions on Man City case - Carrick
Carrick demands Man City verdict clarity: 'It has affected me personally'
'I've got my own questions about it': Man United boss Michael Carrick admits being awarded another Premier League winners' medal after Man City verdict would be hollow... as boss calls for fate to be decided quickly
Carrick on Man City rule breaking: Medals can't replace 'moments'
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