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Man City appeal financial breaches ruling after £900m finding

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 2:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Manchester City Travel

Manchester City travel to Liverpool for an Anfield clash after a commission found them guilty of financial breaches.
The commission said City used deals to inflate revenues and cut costs by £900 million from 2009-2018.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are unavailable after injuries on international duty.
Opta predicts a 40.7% chance City win, 34.6% Liverpool win and 24.7% draw.

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Manchester City Appeal

Manchester City lodged an appeal on 1 October 2026, alleging material errors in the commission’s opinion.
The club said it possesses a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence supporting its innocence.
Legal experts warned the appeal could extend beyond the season, potentially causing points deductions or expulsion.
If titles are reassigned, Steven Gerrard could finally receive a Premier League winner’s medal for 2013-14.

History

Historical Context

After the 2006 Calciopoli scandal forced Juventus to lose two Serie A titles, endure a 30-point deduction and forfeit roughly €100 million in broadcast revenue, European football tightened financial oversight. In 2026 the Premier League’s probe of Manchester City alleges £900 million of inflated revenue and threatens points deductions, echoing Juventus’s punitive precedent.

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Manchester City Travel

Manchester City travel to Liverpool for an Anfield clash after a commission found them guilty of financial breaches.
The commission said City used deals to inflate revenues and cut costs by £900 million from 2009-2018.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are unavailable after injuries on international duty.
Opta predicts a 40.7% chance City win, 34.6% Liverpool win and 24.7% draw.

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