What have Man City been found guilty of doing?

Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of Premier League financial regulations covering the period from the 2009‑10 season through to the 2017‑18 season. An independent commission concluded that the club violated the league’s financial rules, and the verdict applies to each of the allegations brought forward.

The breaches concern the club’s compliance with the Premier League’s financial fair play framework, which sets limits on spending and requires transparency in reporting. The commission’s findings indicate that the violations were systematic over the eight‑year span, encompassing multiple seasons of the club’s operations.

As a result of the guilty verdict, the Premier League will now move to determine the appropriate sanctions. The league’s disciplinary process allows for a range of penalties, including points deductions, monetary fines, or other measures deemed necessary to uphold the integrity of the competition.

Manchester City retain the right to appeal the decision. Should the club choose to do so, the appeal will be heard by an independent panel, and any further rulings will be based on that review. The outcome of the appeal could affect the final sanctions imposed.

The league has indicated that it will conduct a formal inquiry into the matter, during which it will consider the commission’s report, the club’s response, and any mitigating factors before announcing its final decision. The timeline for the inquiry and any subsequent actions has not been specified.