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Leicester City could get huge payday after Man City charges as punishment awaits

The Foxes could benefit from Manchester City financial charges

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:04 AM

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Leicester City could potentially receive £19m in merit payments following Manchester City's guilty verdict.
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of inflating revenue and reducing costs by over £900m.
Manchester City could reportedly face paying out over £527m in compensation to rival Premier League clubs.

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Leicester City could receive around £19m in redistributed Premier League merit payments following Manchester City being found guilty by an independent commission. The commission ruled that Manchester City artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by over £900m between 2009 and 2018, though sanctions have not yet been determined and an appeal is expected.

Data specialists OLBG estimate Manchester City could be forced to pay more than £527m in prize money to domestic rivals. Potential penalties for Manchester City include stripped titles, relegation, points deductions, transfer bans, or major financial fines.

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