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Man City 115 charges verdict: What have Premier League said about potential punishments?

The Premier League has released a statement indicating when the public will learn Manchester City's punishment for their 114 guilty charges over spending breaches

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 4:31 PM
Man City 115 charges verdict: What have Premier League said about potential punishments?
Key Things to Know
  • The Premier League confirmed an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of financial rule breaches and failure to cooperate.
  • Sanctions for the club will be determined in a separate, private hearing following the commission's findings.
  • Manchester City has until October 2 to decide whether to appeal the independent commission's decision.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Premier League has issued a statement confirming that an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of all charges regarding serious financial rule breaches over a nine-season period. The commission also found the club guilty of failing to cooperate with the league's investigation. Following these findings, the league confirmed that the issue of sanctions will be addressed in a separate, confidential hearing. The Premier League board aims to conclude the entire process, including any potential appeals, as quickly as possible.

Manchester City maintains its innocence and has consistently denied all allegations throughout the legal process. The club has until October 2 to exercise its right to appeal the commission's findings. While the specific sanctions remain unknown, potential punishments available to the commission range from significant points deductions and heavy financial fines to the possibility of expulsion from the Premier League.

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