MANCHESTER CITY FOUND GUILTY ON VIRTUALLY ALL 115 PREMIER LEAGUE CHARGES

Manchester City have been found guilty on virtually all charges brought against the club over alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations, according to The Athletic.

The verdict was delivered by an independent commission following a lengthy hearing into allegations dating back to the period between 2009 and 2018.

The Premier League had accused City of multiple breaches involving the provision of financial information, player and manager remuneration, profitability and sustainability rules, and UEFA regulations. The club was also charged with failing to cooperate with the league’s investigation.

Manchester City have consistently denied the allegations and are expected to appeal the commission’s verdict.

Despite the guilty findings, no sanctions have been announced. The independent commission is yet to determine the penalties that will follow the verdict, meaning the disciplinary process remains ongoing.

Potential sanctions could have significant implications for the club, but any specific punishment should not be assumed until formally announced.

The case has attracted widespread attention because of Manchester City’s dominance in English football during the period covered by the allegations. The club has won multiple Premier League titles and established itself as one of Europe’s leading teams.

With sanctions still undecided and an appeal expected, the latest ruling does not bring the long-running case to an immediate conclusion.