Key facts
- Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches.
- The charges relate to alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018, and non-cooperation from 2018 to 2023.
- Allegations include failing to provide accurate financial information and details of payments to players and coaches.
- Rival clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham have lodged legal notices to claim damages.
- Manchester City denies all charges and is expected to appeal any sanctions.
- A decision on sanctions is expected before any appeal is completed.
Manchester City has been found guilty on all but one of the 115 financial charges brought against it by the Premier League for alleged breaches of financial rules between 2009 and 2018, and for non-cooperation between 2018 and 2023. The charges include failing to provide accurate financial information and details of payments to players and coaches. Rival clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham, have reportedly lodged legal notices to claim damages, citing concerns over lost revenue. Manchester City denies all charges and is expected to appeal any sanctions. The club, owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has become a dominant force in English soccer during his ownership.