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Manchester City found guilty of almost all financial charges, reports say

A report indicates breaches on 114 counts, but penalties remain undecided as the club plans an appeal.

Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 22:12 UTC4 reports

The short version

  • Manchester City was found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League financial rule charges, according to a report in The Athletic.[Al Jazeera]
  • Potential penalties have not yet been determined, and the club is expected to appeal the outcome.[Al Jazeera]
  • A Manchester City spokesperson stated that the club denies the accusations and emphasized that the league process remains ongoing and confidential.[Al Jazeera]

Key facts

  • The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of all but one of 115 charges alleging breaches of Premier League financial regulations.[Al Jazeera]
  • Sanctions against the club have not yet been established, and an appeal from Manchester City is expected.[Al Jazeera]
  • A spokesperson for Manchester City reiterated denials of the charges and stated that the ongoing proceeding is subject to strict confidentiality.[Al Jazeera]

What remains uncertain

  • Specific sanctions have not yet been decided by the panel, and the full legal appeal process has not yet commenced.[Al Jazeera]
  • Suggestions that the total number of charges could be as high as 130 have not been verified by BBC Sport.[BBC News]

Sources

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