Premier League Finds Manchester City Guilty of Financial Breaches

The Premier League officially announced on September 29, 2026, that Manchester City has been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the league’s financial regulations over a nine-season period, specifically from the 2009/10 to 2017/18 seasons. An independent commission determined that Manchester City breached rules regarding the provision of accurate financial information, including using contracts that did not reflect actual agreements and submitting misleading financial accounts.

Additionally, the club failed to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation. Although the commission's findings were released, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters stated that the process is ongoing, and sanctions have not yet been decided.

Possible sanctions could include financial penalties, points deductions, or even expulsion from competition. Manchester City has consistently denied any wrongdoing and is expected to appeal the commission's findings, maintaining that it acted in accordance with the rules.