Manchester City Files Appeal After Being Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches

"Manchester City Football Club can confirm that at 7 p. 1, 2026, the club lodged its comprehensive appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter," the statement read.

"The Club's firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe. The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case.

We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete." The Premier LeagueannouncedTuesday that it had found Manchester City guilty of numerous breaches of the league's financial rules, alleging that the club misled the Premier League regarding its financial situation in myriad ways, including devising "sham" contracts with commercial partners. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.