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Man City Found Guilty of 100+ Premier League Breaches

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Manchester City has been found guilty of more than 100 Premier League financial breaches.
The violations span 2009-2018 and include obstruction of the league’s probe from 2019-2023.
The Independent Football Regulator may investigate Abu Dhabi United Group’s suitability to own an English club.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham warned losing the owners could jeopardise the £30 billion UK-Abu Dhabi trade relationship.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 the Premier League introduced a fit-and-proper persons test, covering anyone who runs a club or holds more than 30% of its shares. It first affected owners such as Stephen Vaughan, whose Chester City bid failed, and now applies to clubs like Manchester City, prompting scrutiny after the 2021 blocked Newcastle United takeover and renewed calls for an independent regulator.

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Story summary

Manchester City has been found guilty of more than 100 Premier League financial breaches.
The violations span 2009-2018 and include obstruction of the league’s probe from 2019-2023.
The Independent Football Regulator may investigate Abu Dhabi United Group’s suitability to own an English club.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham warned losing the owners could jeopardise the £30 billion UK-Abu Dhabi trade relationship.

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