Manchester City have been found guilty on all but one of their 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, according to a report.
The Athletic says sanctions against the club have not been decided. City are expected to appeal.
The case was announced in February 2023 after the Premier League accused City of breaking financial rules following an investigation of alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018.
The Cityzens are essentially accused of dodging financial fair play, inflating sponsorship deals and paying inappropriate amounts to both players and managers, with the majority of the breaches “in particular with respect to its revenue (including sponsorship revenue), its related parties and its operating costs”.
During the timescale concerned, the club won the Premier League on three occasions, a hat-trick of EFL Cup titles and the FA Cup once. City have always refuted the allegations and insisted that they have acted properly throughout the process.
Manchester City charges: How Premier League club reacted
The club said: “The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality.
“As such, Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.
“The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”
What did City say about Premier League charges in 2023?
When the charges were announced, City said they were “surprised by the issuing” of the alleged breaches “particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the [Premier League] has been provided with”.
“The club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent commission to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position,” it added.
“As such, we look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.”
Man City charges: What punishments could club face?
No punishment has been announced and any sanctions are likely to depend on the commission’s final decisions in relation to the individual charges.
Potential punishments include fines, points deductions or even expulsion from the Premier League.
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