Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club in the Premier League’s long-running financial regulations case.
The verdict was reported on Friday, September 25, 2026, with The Athletic reporting that an independent commission found City guilty on virtually all of the allegations. The case has been ongoing since the Premier League referred the club to an independent commission in February 2023.
The charges relate to alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations over several seasons. The Premier League’s case covers allegations concerning the accuracy of financial information, sponsorship revenue, and remuneration, among other matters.
According to reports, the independent commission has upheld all but one of the 115 charges. However, no sanctions have been decided yet. The process remains ongoing, meaning the reported verdict does not yet establish what punishment, if any, Manchester City will ultimately receive.
Manchester City are expected to appeal the commission’s findings. The club has consistently denied the allegations and has maintained its position throughout the case.
A City spokesperson told The Athletic that the Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements still subject to confidentiality. The appeal process could therefore become the next major stage of the case once the commission completes the sanctions process.
What could happen next to Manchester City after being found guilty of 114 charges?
The immediate focus will be on the sanctions phase. Premier League rules allow for a range of potential sporting and financial measures in cases involving breaches of its regulations.
Reports have previously noted that possible sanctions can include fines and points deductions, while the league rules provide for more serious measures in certain circumstances. Importantly, no final punishment has been announced, so speculation about the size of any points deduction, fine or other sporting sanction should not be treated as a confirmed outcome.
The case has already taken several years. The Premier League charges were announced in February 2023, while the independent commission hearing concluded in December 2024. Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on 114 charges represents a major development, but the legal process is not yet over.