Manchester City lodges appeal after being found guilty of breaching financial rules

Manchester City is set to appeal the recent verdict by an independent commission, which found the club guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules spanning from 2009 to 2018. The Premier League announced the findings on September 29, 2026, detailing that City allegedly used "sham contracts" and a "disguised funding scheme" to inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million. The club has consistently denied any wrongdoing and is expected to lodge its appeal by the deadline of October 2, 2026.

The Football Association (FA) has stated that the commission's decision carries "significant implications for the integrity of the game," indicating that they are carefully reviewing the outcome and will consider appropriate action. Potential sanctions for Manchester City, to be determined in a separate hearing, could include fines, points deductions, or even expulsion from the Premier League. This case marks a critical moment for English football, with further legal proceedings anticipated.