Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of the 115 financial charges brought against them by the Premier League, according to reports emerging on Friday, September 25.
The reported verdict comes from an independent commission that has been dealing with the Premier League’s long-running case against the club.
If confirmed officially, it would mark a major development in one of the biggest financial cases ever to hit English football. However, the case is not over yet, with sanctions still to be decided and Manchester City expected to appeal the verdict.
What Are the Charges About?
The Premier League charged Manchester City in February 2023 following a lengthy investigation into the club’s financial affairs.
The allegations relate mainly to the period between 2009/10 and 2017/18, with the Premier League accusing City of failing to provide accurate financial information and breaching various financial regulations.
The charges covered several areas, including:
- Financial information: Allegations that the club failed to provide accurate financial details over a number of seasons.
- Player and manager payments: Allegations concerning the reporting of remuneration involving players and managers.
- UEFA regulations: Alleged breaches of UEFA’s financial rules.
- Profitability and Sustainability Rules: Alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.
- Cooperation with the investigation: Further allegations relating to City’s conduct during the Premier League’s investigation.
The case was heard by an independent commission, with the hearing taking place between September and December 2024.
For much of the period since then, football supporters have been waiting for the commission’s decision.
114 Charges Reportedly Proven
According to the latest reports, the commission has found Manchester City guilty on 114 of the 115 charges, with just one charge reportedly not proven.
The news was first reported by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, with other outlets subsequently reporting the same development.
It is important to stress that the information is currently being reported through media sources, while the wider legal and regulatory process remains ongoing.
What Happens Now?
The biggest question now is what punishment, if any, Manchester City will receive.
No final sanctions have been announced at this stage.
Reports indicate that the sanctioning process is still ongoing, meaning the possible consequences cannot yet be stated as a final outcome.
Manchester City are also expected to challenge the verdict through the available appeals process.
That means there could still be another significant chapter in this long-running saga before the matter is finally settled.
Manchester City’s Position
Manchester City have consistently denied wrongdoing since the charges were brought against them in 2023.
When the charges were originally announced, the club said it welcomed the opportunity for an independent commission to consider the matter and maintained that it had evidence supporting its position. City have continued to deny the allegations throughout the process.
For now, the football world is left waiting for the next step.
If the reported 114-of-115 verdict is formally confirmed and sanctions are eventually announced, it could become one of the most significant developments in the history of Premier League financial regulation.
This story is still developing, and more information is expected as the Premier League, Manchester City and the independent process provide further updates.
