Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club by the Premier League over alleged breaches of its financial regulations.
Gatekeepers News reports that the decision was reached by an independent panel after a lengthy legal process involving allegations covering the period between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons. No sanction has been determined yet.
The Premier League had accused City of failing to provide accurate financial information, including details concerning revenue, player payments and managerial remuneration.
The charges also included alleged breaches of UEFA financial regulations and the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules, as well as allegations that the club failed to cooperate with the league’s investigation.
The case became public in 2023 after the Premier League referred the charges to an independent commission. The allegations followed an investigation that had begun in 2018.
Manchester City have consistently denied wrongdoing and are expected to appeal the latest decision.
In response to reports of the verdict, the club said the case “remains ongoing” and is “subject to strict confidentiality”. It also maintained that it had respected due process throughout the proceedings.
Potential sanctions could include a fine, points deduction or other disciplinary measures, with expulsion from the Premier League also among the possible penalties available under the league’s rules. However, no punishment has been announced following the panel’s decision.
The case concerns a period that began shortly after City were acquired by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008. Since then, the club have become one of the most successful sides in English football, winning multiple Premier League titles and other major trophies.
The outcome could have significant implications for Manchester City depending on the sanction imposed and the result of any appeal.
