Manchester City faces potential severe sanctions after cheating scandal findings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Manchester City is implicated in a cheating scandal discovered by the Premier League, revealing years of inflated revenue through misleading sponsorship. The investigations cover the period from 2009 to 2018, coinciding with City's significant on-pitch success. If appeals fail, the club could face severe penalties, including a points deduction or relegation. This situation raises questions for American prospect Cavan Sullivan, who is set to join City in 2028. The ongoing situation impacts the entire City Football Group and its investments worldwide.
- •Premier League found Manchester City guilty of cheating.
- •Club is appealing the ruling amidst potential severe penalties.
- •Cavan Sullivan's future with City is uncertain depending on the outcome.
- •City Football Group's other teams may face scrutiny.
- •The investigation only covers the period until 2018.
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