STATUS: UNCONFIRMED RUMOUR — REPORTED RULING, NOT AN OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED DECISION
A potentially historic development has emerged in Manchester City's financial rules case. The Athletic and The Times reported on September 25 that the independent commission found the club guilty on 114 of the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Reuters carried the reports, but the full ruling has not been published by the Premier League. The league declined to comment, calling the process confidential. Manchester City told British media that the process “remains ongoing,” that significant elements are still to be completed and that the club's position remains unchanged. City have consistently denied the allegations.
WHAT IS KNOWN
The charges cover the period from 2009–10 to 2022–23 and include allegations concerning inaccurate financial information, Financial Fair Play rules, cooperation with the investigation and contract reporting. The commission hearing began in September 2024 and concluded in December of that year.
WHAT REMAINS UNCONFIRMED
There is still no published Premier League ruling or announced punishment, points deduction, title removal or relegation. Reports say the club are expected to appeal, meaning the process is not considered complete. Any claim about the specific sanction at this stage would be speculation.
SOURCE: Reuters, September 25, 2026 — https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/man-city-found-guilty-all-one-115-charges-reports-say-2026-09-25/
