Man City chairman sends defiant message to fans over Premier League charges verdict

Skip to content All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Khaldoon Al Mubarak issued a statement on Saturday afternoon(PA) Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has issued a statement to supporters maintaining the club's complete innocence following media reports claiming they will be found guilty of 114 Premier League financial charges. The Premier League has been investigating Manchester City over 115 alleged financial rules breaches since 2023, though no official verdict has been announced as the confidential process remains ongoing.

In his letter posted on the club's official website, Al Mubarak reassured fans that the legal proceedings still have a "long way to run" and reiterated his firm confidence in clearing the club's name. Addressing the constraints surrounding the case, Al Mubarak explained that strict confidentiality rules prevent him from sharing specific details regarding the defence, despite a desire to explain the club's strong position.

Manchester City reaffirmed that they have respected due process throughout the eight-year investigation and urged the Premier League Board and Executive to act as an impartial and independent regulator. In full Manchester City chairman releases statement after reports say club are guilty of breaching financial rules More bulletins Thank you for registering Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in