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Man City Found Guilty on All 115 Financial Charges

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of all 115 Premier League financial rule charges from 2009-10 to 2017-18.
Manchester City has lodged a comprehensive appeal, claiming material errors and presenting irrefutable evidence.
Premier League appointed a three-person appeal board, including a former judicial officer, with a five-day hearing limit.
Possible sanctions range from a reprimand or fine to points deduction, suspension, or club expulsion.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 UEFA adopted the Financial Fair Play (FFP) framework, mandating clubs to balance books and limiting excessive spending. The first major sanction arrived in 2014 when Manchester City paid a £2.5 million fine after UEFA found the club breached FFP by inflating sponsorship revenues. Today's independent commission mirrors that precedent, charging Manchester City with 115 Premier League financial violations spanning 2009-10 to 2017-18, echoing earlier FFP enforcement. If the appeal board, featuring former judge Sir Michael Supperstone and chaired by FA chief executive Peter McCormick, deducts points, English football may see stricter oversight and deter future breaches.

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Story summary

An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of all 115 Premier League financial rule charges from 2009-10 to 2017-18.
Manchester City has lodged a comprehensive appeal, claiming material errors and presenting irrefutable evidence.
Premier League appointed a three-person appeal board, including a former judicial officer, with a five-day hearing limit.
Possible sanctions range from a reprimand or fine to points deduction, suspension, or club expulsion.

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