Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League over alleged breaches of financial regulations, according to sources briefed on the matter.
The independent commission ruled against the club on all but one of the charges stemming from a four-year investigation into the period between 2009 and 2018. Sanctions have not yet been determined, with options ranging from fines and points deductions to possible expulsion from the league still under consideration.
City are expected to appeal the verdict. A club spokesperson told media: “The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality. As such Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.”
The club added that it had “diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”
City were first charged in February 2023 following an investigation triggered by leaked financial documents published in 2018. The club has consistently denied the allegations of providing inaccurate financial information, failing to disclose payments and breaching profitability and sustainability rules.
Under the ownership of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour, City have won multiple Premier League titles and other major trophies. The club currently lead the 2026-27 Premier League table after winning their opening five matches.
