Manchester City found guilty of majority of financial rule breaches
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Manchester City have been determined guilty of breaching most of the 115 financial rules they were accused of violating, according to multiple sources. The independent panel's decision confirmed guilt on all but one charge. Sanctions are yet to be announced, and the club plans to appeal the findings. City released a statement emphasizing that the Premier League investigation is ongoing and should be treated with confidentiality, while they have adhered to due process throughout the eight-year inquiry.
- •Manchester City found guilty of breaching financial rules.
- •Independent panel's decision is confirmed, with one charge not upheld.
- •Sanctions for City are still to be decided.
- •The club intends to appeal the findings.
- •Premier League process remains ongoing, according to City.
- 4:45 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Man City refuse to deny guilty verdicts in PL 115 breaches case
- 3:35 PMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League’s financial fair play rules
- 3:07 PMBBC Sport — Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules, sources tell BBC
- 2:55 PMBBC Sport — What could the potential sanctions for Man City be?
- 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City 'found guilty of majority of 115 charges'
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Man City found guilty of almost all financial rule breaches - reports
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Man City guilty of majority of 115 charges
"City face sanctions after more than 100 rule breaches Club insists it is innocent and is expected to appeal Manchester City face substantial sanctions from the Premier League after an independent panel found they had acted in bad faith and broken numerous rules over financial fair play. The Premier League did not issue a statement but sources confirmed to the Guardian that City had been found guilty on almost all of more than 100 charges. City are surprised at the timing of the news because they say the process is ongoing. It is understood the club intend to appeal against a guilty verdict, confident of winning. Continue reading...
"Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, sources have told BBC Sport. The Premier League declined to comment. Asked if the report was correct, Manchester City did not comment either way.
"Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the potential sanctions for Manchester City will be 'significant' after the sources told BBC Sport that the club has been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerSep 25, 2026, 4:45 PMSources: Man City refuse to deny guilty verdicts in PL 115 breaches case
Manchester City have refused to deny there has been a guilty verdict in the majority of charges of financial breaches in their legal case with the Premier League, sources have told ESPN.
- The Guardian SportSep 25, 2026, 3:35 PMManchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League’s financial fair play rules
City face sanctions after more than 100 rule breaches Club insists it is innocent and is expected to appeal Manchester City face substantial sanctions from the Premier League after an independent panel found they had acted in bad faith and broken numerous rules over financial fair play. The Premier League did not issue a statement but sources confirmed to the Guardian that City had been found guilty on almost all of more than 100 charges. City are surprised at the timing of the news because they say the process is ongoing. It is understood the club intend to appeal against a guilty verdict, confident of winning. Continue reading...
- BBC SportSep 25, 2026, 3:07 PMMan City found guilty of breaking financial rules, sources tell BBC
Manchester City are found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, sources tell BBC Sport.
- BBC SportSep 25, 2026, 2:55 PMWhat could the potential sanctions for Man City be?
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the potential sanctions for Manchester City will be 'significant' after the sources told BBC Sport that the club has been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:46 PMManchester City 'found guilty of majority of 115 charges'
Reaction as sources tell BBC Sport that Man City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of financial rules they were accused of breaching.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:33 PMMan City found guilty of almost all financial rule breaches - reports
Manchester City have been found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching the Premier League's financial rules, according to reports. The club were charged in February 2023 with more than 100 breaches of league rules, charges which City strenuously denied.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 2:30 PMMan City guilty of majority of 115 charges
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, sources have told BBC Sport. The Premier League declined to comment. Asked if the report was correct, Manchester City did not comment either way.
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