Manchester City Found Guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League Charges as Sanctions Remain Pending

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club by the Premier League over alleged breaches of its financial regulations.

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, sources briefed on the matter say an independent commission has ruled against City on all but one of the charges. The verdict represents a major development in the Premier League’s long-running case, which has been hanging over the club since the charges were announced in February 2023.

The charges relate primarily to alleged failures to provide accurate financial information, with the accusations covering a period between 2009 and 2018. Manchester City have consistently denied wrongdoing throughout the case.

However, the verdict does not yet determine Manchester City’s punishment. The sanctions to be imposed by the Premier League remain undecided, meaning the full consequences of the ruling are still to be established.

Possible sanctions that have been discussed include a financial penalty, a points deduction and, in the most severe scenario, expulsion from the Premier League. The exact punishment will depend on the commission’s subsequent decision and the applicable rules.

City are also expected to appeal the verdict, meaning the case could continue through another stage of the legal process.

For now, the key development is the reported finding that 114 of the 115 charges have been upheld, bringing a dramatic new chapter to one of the most significant disciplinary cases in Premier League history.