Manchester City Found Guilty on 115 Premier League Charges as 4 Clubs Reserve Compensation Claims
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Updated · BBC.com · Sep 26
Manchester City Found Guilty on 115 Premier League Charges as 4 Clubs Reserve Compensation Claims
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Sep 26
Summary
Manchester City were found guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League charges and are expected to appeal, with sanctions still to be decided.
The case centers on claims City inflated sponsorship income from connected companies and made off-the-books payments to bypass financial rules across nine seasons.
Four clubs have already filed protective claims reserving the right to seek compensation, while former executives warned losses across league places, European qualification and relegation could trigger years of litigation.
Possible penalties include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or a major fine, though former City chairman David Bernstein said any punishment would need to be more severe than money alone.
The verdict emerged 1,327 days after City were charged in February 2023, and ministers and football figures are now pressing for a swift resolution to avoid prolonged damage to English football.