Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 Premier League financial charges brought against the club, with sanctions still to be decided and an appeal expected.
The findings relate to alleged breaches of the league’s financial regulations between 2009 and 2018. The allegations include claims concerning the accuracy of financial information provided by the club, sponsorship revenue, operating costs and compliance with financial rules.
The Premier League formally charged Manchester City in February 2023 after a four-year investigation into the club’s financial affairs. The case was then referred to an independent commission to determine whether the alleged breaches had been proven.
The commission’s hearing began in September 2024 and concluded in December of the same year. The panel then took nearly two years to reach its decision, with the case remaining unresolved through much of that period.
Manchester City have consistently denied the allegations. When the club was referred to the independent commission in 2023, it said it welcomed the opportunity for the evidence surrounding the case to be considered by an independent body.
The commission has now found the vast majority of the charges proven, while one of the 115 charges was not established.
The verdict does not determine the punishment Manchester City will receive. Sanctions will be considered separately, leaving the immediate sporting and financial consequences for the club undecided.
The possible outcome of the sanctions process remains open, and no specific punishment should be treated as confirmed before the commission makes its decision.
Manchester City are expected to challenge the findings through an appeal. The club has not yet formally lodged that appeal, meaning the case could continue through another stage before a final outcome is reached.
