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UK tax authorities probe Manchester City for tax arrangements since 2018

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 8:38 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

UK tax authorities probe Manchester City for tax arrangements since 2018

Summary

UK tax authorities have investigated Manchester City since 2018 to assess whether the club employed complex arrangements to minimize tax obligations. This scrutiny followed leaked emails that raised questions about potential financial misconduct. An independent commission recently found City guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018, with a substantial risk of penalties pending appeal. While HMRC has not formally closed the investigation, no actions have yet been taken against the club.

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By the Numbers

•Investigation launched by HM Revenue & Customs in 2018.
•Findings suggest City used arrangements to lower tax liabilities.
•City breached Premier League financial rules over nearly a decade.
•Future sanctions could include points deductions or fines.
•City has appealed the commission's ruling.

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8:38 AMYahoo Sports — UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT

What they're saying

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UK tax authorities launched an investigation into Manchester City in 2018 to determine whether the club -- recently found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules -- used complex arrangements to reduce tax, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.The commission found City guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules over nearly a decade.
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