Manchester City found liable on 114 of 115 Premier League charges

An independent commission has found Manchester City liable on 114 of 115 Premier League charges, according to reports, leaving the club facing a separate decision on sanctions and an expected appeal. The commission’s ruling itself is not reproduced in the available accounts, and the final outcome remains unresolved. The charges, brought by the Premier League in February 2023, alleged breaches involving accurate financial reporting, disclosure of payments to managers and players, compliance with UEFA and league financial rules, and cooperation with the league’s investigation. The league said the financial-reporting allegations covered nine seasons, from 2009 to 2018. Manchester City has denied wrongdoing. The reports say the commission has not decided on a penalty. Possible sanctions include a fine, a points deduction or expulsion from the Premier League. Those are potential outcomes, not decisions already made. The timing of any sanctions decision has not been reported. Manchester City is expected to appeal the liability findings, although the reports do not say that an appeal has been filed.