Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges levelled against them by the Premier League over alleged breaches of their financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The seismic ruling by a three-person independent commission has not yet been made public, but was first reported on Friday by The Athletic, who said that City had been found guilty on all but one charge 22 months after the hearing concluded and three-and-a-half years since they were first charged.
City - who deny all charges against them - are expected to appeal the verdict. The club said in a statement on Friday that the confidential process remains “ongoing”, with “significant elements to be completed”. It is said that no decision has yet been made on potential sanctions, with a range of options believed to be on the table, including a possible huge fine, points deduction, transfer ban or even the stripping of titles and trophies, relegation or expulsion from the Premier League, who have not commented on the situation at this stage.
The latest reports claim that a number of other top-flight clubs are also now seeking legal advice over potential compensation claims. Follow all the latest fallout from this huge story that has rocked the foundations of English football with Standard Sport below.
Man City Premier League charges verdict latest
- Man City 'found guilty of majority of 115 Premier League charges'
- What are the charges against Man City?
- What punishment could Man City face?
- Man City release statement after charges 'verdict'
- Man City rivals could launch compensation claims
Man City rivals could launch compensation claims
10:41 , George Flood
Another huge strand to this developing story, among so many, relates to potential action being taken by Manchester City’s Premier League rivals.
BBC Sport report that clubs are seeking legal advice about possible financial compensation in light of City reportedly being found guilty of the majority of the 115 Premier League charges against them.
The BBC say that a number of top-flight clubs sought legal advice ahead of the verdict and could submit individual compensation claims against City, claiming to have been impacted by their actions.
The Independent state that successful legal actions for compensation against City could be worth more than £200m to clubs.
They write that “at least four clubs preserved their right to claim compensation concerning loss of earnings under Section W of Premier League rules”.
The Independent claim those clubs are Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham, who were all contacted for comment.
Man City release statement after charges 'verdict'
10:25 , George Flood
The Premier League have yet to comment on the reports of Manchester City being found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges that the top-flight first brought against them in February 2023 following a four-year investigation.
However, a City spokesperson issued the following statement to Standard Sport when contacted for their reaction.
The club strongly deny all charges against them.
“The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality,” City said.
“As such, Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.
“The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”
What punishment could Man City face?
10:18 , George Flood
Attentions have quickly turned to what potential sanctions Manchester City could face, if indeed they have been found guilty of 114 of those 115 Premier League charges as reported and if an expected appeal by the club is unsuccessful.
A wide range of options is reportedly on the table in terms of punishments, ranging from a significant fine to a hefty points deduction or transfer ban.
Other severe potential sanctions that could be imposed include suspension, relegation or expulsion from the Premier League, or the stripping of titles and trophies during the period covered by the charges.
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What are the charges against Man City?
10:05 , George Flood
For those of you who somehow missed the story yesterday, here’s a recap from Standard Sport’s Matt Verri, including what Manchester City stand accused by the Premier League of having done.
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the charges against them relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations, according to reports.
A decision on potential sanctions has not yet been made, with City expected to appeal the decision.
According to The Athletic, an independent commission has ruled City to be guilty on 114 of the 115 charges they faced.
Punishment could range from a fine to a significant points deduction. Expulsion from the league is also an option at the extreme end of the spectrum.
City have always denied the allegations, ever since they were first charged by the Premier League in February 2023.
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Man City 'found guilty of majority of 115 Premier League charges'
09:48 , George Flood
Good morning and welcome to Standard Sport’s rolling live coverage as the football world continues to react to the seismic story around Manchester City that has rocked the English game.
It was first reported by The Athletic on Friday that City had been found guilty by a three-person independent commission of all but one of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League in February 2023 relating to alleged breaches of financial regulations between 2009-2018.
It comes some 22 months after the hearing ended in December 2024.
The decision has not yet been made public and there has been no comment from the Premier League, while City - who deny all the charges against them - said in a statement that the confidential process remains “ongoing” with “significant elements to be completed”.
It is understood that they will appeal the verdicts if found guilty, with a number of severe sanctions potentially on the table if that is unsuccessful.
Stay with us for all the latest developments as they unfold across the weekend.
