Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty of 114 Premier League Financial Charges

Posted : 25 September 2026

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial-rule charges brought against them by the Premier League, according to The Athletic and subsequent reporting by Reuters.

The case has been hanging over the club for years and relates to alleged breaches covering the period from 2009 to 2018. The Premier League formally referred the matter to an independent commission in February 2023 after a lengthy investigation.

Among the allegations were claims that City failed to provide accurate financial information, including details concerning revenue and payments to players and managers. The case also involved alleged breaches of UEFA financial regulations, the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules, and requirements to cooperate with investigations. City have consistently denied wrongdoing.

The independent commission's hearing began in September 2024 and concluded in December of that year. The reported verdict now represents a major development in the long-running proceedings, although the full process has not yet been completed.

No punishment has been announced at this stage. Possible sanctions under Premier League rules can include financial penalties and sporting measures, but the specific punishment, if any, remains undecided. City are expected to appeal the reported findings.

The club has maintained its position that the process remains ongoing. In a statement reported by Reuters, City said significant elements still needed to be completed and that the proceedings remained subject to confidentiality. The Premier League has declined to comment on the reported verdict.

The origins of the case can be traced to leaked financial documents published by Der Spiegel in 2018. UEFA later investigated the club and imposed a two-year European competition ban in 2020, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the ban after finding that some allegations were either unproven or time-barred. City were still fined for failing to cooperate with the UEFA investigation.

The reported Premier League ruling comes as City continue to compete at the top of English football. The club has won eight Premier League titles since Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi United Group acquired it in 2008, along with the Champions League, four FA Cups and seven League Cups.

For now, the reported 114 guilty findings do not automatically result in a points deduction, relegation or the removal of previous titles. Those matters would depend on the eventual sanctions and any appeal process.

Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty of 114 Premier League Financial Charges

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