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Man City hit back at Premier League guilty verdict with fiery statement – ‘clear material errors’

Manchester City released a strongly worded statement in response to the Premier League finding the club guilt of all charges in the long-running case

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 4:54 PM
Man City hit back at Premier League guilty verdict with fiery statement – ‘clear material errors’
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester City issued a strongly worded statement hitting back after being found guilty of all Premier League charges.
  • The Premier League stated City arranged sham contracts with commercial partners to artificially inflate revenues and lower costs.
  • City maintained their innocence and confirmed they will appeal, citing clear material errors in the commission's ruling.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City issued a fiery statement after an independent commission found the club guilty of all financial charges brought by the Premier League. The league claimed the club used sham contracts to artificially inflate revenues and cut costs, prompting City to express surprise and disappointment while declaring they are entirely innocent.

City confirmed plans to appeal the decision, asserting the ruling contains clear material errors of law, principle, and fact. The club emphasized that a comprehensive body of evidence supports their position and stated they will relentlessly pursue all available regulatory and legal appeal avenues.

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