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Premier League convicts Man City on 114 charges

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 2:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Manchester City Appeals

The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 charges.
The commission said the club used over £900 million in disguised funding to inflate revenues 2009-2018.
Manchester City lodged a comprehensive appeal on 1 October 2026, with a deadline of 2 October.
Possible sanctions include points deduction, heavy fines, relegation, stripped titles, transfer bans, or league expulsion.
British officials fear the ruling could jeopardise the Abu Dhabi-UK investment summit scheduled for October.

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Guardiola Defends City

Pep Guardiola posted an Instagram message pledging unwavering support for Manchester City and its supporters after the verdict.
He criticized the Premier League commission’s opinion as containing clear material errors of law, principle and fact.
Guardiola expressed solidarity with owner Ferran Soriano, the chairman, players, staff and new manager Enzo Maresca.
He announced his departure in May after ten seasons, noting his legacy will be judged amid the scandal.

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Historical Context

In 2006, Portsmouth FC entered administration, triggering a nine-point deduction that condemned the club to Premier League relegation. The club carried roughly £35 million in debt, and the Football League levied a £10 million fine while broadcasting revenues fell by 15 %. Today, Manchester City confronts a £900 million disguised-funding allegation, with the Premier League, Pep Guardiola, Ferran Soriano, Enzo Maresca, and an Abu Dhabi-UK summit at stake. Portsmouth’s collapse spurred tighter financial governance, foreshadowing the rigorous scrutiny and potential sanctions now looming over elite clubs.

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Manchester City Appeals

The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 charges.
The commission said the club used over £900 million in disguised funding to inflate revenues 2009-2018.
Manchester City lodged a comprehensive appeal on 1 October 2026, with a deadline of 2 October.
Possible sanctions include points deduction, heavy fines, relegation, stripped titles, transfer bans, or league expulsion.
British officials fear the ruling could jeopardise the Abu Dhabi-UK investment summit scheduled for October.

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