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Man City Found Guilty of 100+ Premier League Breaches

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Manchester City were found guilty of more than 100 Premier League financial regulation breaches.
The commission said the club inflated revenues by over £900 million, with 87 % from sham sponsor payments by Abu Dhabi United Group.
Manchester City lodged an appeal on 1 October 2026, and the hearing must conclude by 24 December 2026.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have issued legal notices seeking compensation from Manchester City.

History

Historical Context

UEFA barred Manchester City from the 2014 Champions League for alleged FFP breaches; the ban and a €30 million fine were reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2020. A Premier League probe launched in 2023 concluded on 28 September 2026, finding the club guilty of all 80 charges, including disguising over £900 million of equity as sponsorship, prompting calls for tighter English football finance rules.

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Story summary

Manchester City were found guilty of more than 100 Premier League financial regulation breaches.
The commission said the club inflated revenues by over £900 million, with 87 % from sham sponsor payments by Abu Dhabi United Group.
Manchester City lodged an appeal on 1 October 2026, and the hearing must conclude by 24 December 2026.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have issued legal notices seeking compensation from Manchester City.

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