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Manchester City Found Guilty on 114 Premier League Charges

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC · How we work

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Manchester City Guilty

Manchester City Football Club was found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges.
The commission’s written decision remains unpublished.
No sanction has been disclosed.
City, owned by Abu Dhabi United Group via City Football Group, denied wrongdoing and will appeal.
Charges span 2009-10 to 2022-23 seasons, alleging false sponsorship accounting and hidden player or manager payments.

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UAE Threatens Relations

Officials warned the verdict could strain relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
UAE officials said a harsh penalty would damage the recently improved UAE-UK relationship.
Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi-backed owners have funded Manchester regeneration, including housing and a Yas Island training academy.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham praised the club’s investment before the ruling, highlighting the dispute’s geopolitical trade implications.

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Manchester City Guilty

Manchester City Football Club was found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges.
The commission’s written decision remains unpublished.
No sanction has been disclosed.
City, owned by Abu Dhabi United Group via City Football Group, denied wrongdoing and will appeal.
Charges span 2009-10 to 2022-23 seasons, alleging false sponsorship accounting and hidden player or manager payments.

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