Manchester City Found Guilty of Nearly All Premier League Financial Charges

Manchester City has been found guilty of nearly all 115 charges in its long-running financial case. An independent commission ruled that the club seriously breached Premier League rules across nine seasons.

The decision covers the period from the 2009-10 season through 2017-18. Manchester City continues to deny wrongdoing and plans to appeal.

The Premier League announced the commission's findings Tuesday, Sept. The ruling followed a 12-week hearing that concluded in December 2024.

The league said City was guilty of every charge involving serious financial breaches. The commission also upheld most charges related to the club's failure to cooperate with investigators.

The case involved the accuracy of financial information provided by City. It focused on sponsorship revenue, operating costs and payments connected to managers and players.

According to the commission, City used "sham" contracts and agreements with commercial partners. The arrangements artificially increased revenue while reducing reported costs.

The commission found that the schemes affected more than £900 million in financial reporting. It concluded that City intended to avoid Premier League financial rules.

Investigators also determined that accurate financial reporting would have revealed major breaches of domestic and UEFA spending regulations. Club Found Guilty on Nearly All 115 Counts The Premier League initially referred more than 100 alleged violations to the independent commission in February 2023.

The case became widely known as the "115 charges." Sources stated that the commission upheld all but one of the charges.