Manchester City found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches
Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules on Wednesday 30 September 2026 in Manchester.
Appeal process timeline and details
The club has confirmed it will appeal the ruling by an independent commission. They must submit their notice of appeal before Friday 2 October. A new three-person commission will hear the case if the appeal is accepted.
Separate hearing for sanctions
A distinct hearing will determine what punishment the club faces while the appeal proceeds. The Premier League intends to conclude this matter before the current season ends. City cannot take their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
2 outlets, different leads
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Sky Sports
Man City found guilty - what happens now?
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ESPN
Hard to see how Man City recover from extraordinary guilty verdict
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