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Birmingham City cost revealed as estimated £844m losses pinned on Man City

Manchester City have appealed the Premier League's verdict after being found guilty of inflating revenue figures

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:20 PM
Birmingham City cost revealed as estimated £844m losses pinned on Man City
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester City's alleged breaches reportedly cost rival clubs £844m, including £25.1m for Birmingham City.
  • Nearly £350m of the estimated losses incurred across rival clubs relates directly to relegation impacts.
  • Tottenham Hotspur reportedly missed out on almost £120m largely due to Europa League instead of Champions League finishes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City's alleged financial rule breaches reportedly cost rival clubs an estimated £844m, with Birmingham City losing around £25.1m. A BBC analysis calculated the financial impact across 35 clubs following findings that City inflated revenues between 2009 and 2018. Birmingham suffered significant broadcast revenue losses after being relegated from the Premier League in 2011.

Relegated clubs bore nearly £350m of the total estimated financial fallout across the period. Meanwhile, clubs like Tottenham Hotspur missed out on almost £120m primarily due to Champions League qualification impacts. Manchester City have appealed the Premier League's verdict and continue to deny all allegations.

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