Man City charges: Which Premier League rules did the club allegedly break?

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Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inJamie Gardner & Will CastleFriday 25 September 2026 16:06 BSTEnzo Maresca relieved to see Man City pass ‘very difficult’ Sunderland testManchester City have reportedly been found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules following an extensive hearing by an independent commission.The charges against the club stemmed from an investigation launched in 2018 and related to inaccurate reporting of financial details, manager and player remuneration, Uefa regulations, and non-cooperation.The alleged infractions covered a period from 2009 to 2018, during which Manchester City won three Premier League titles, having since won four consecutive titles between 2020 and 2024.Following the verdict, the club faces severe potential penalties, including a massive points deduction or expulsion from the Premier League, alongside possible compensation claims from rival clubs.The hearing took place between September and December 2024, with Premier League chief executive Richard Masters reiterating that the timing and process remained strictly in the hands of the independent judiciary.In fullWhat are the Premier League’s charges against Man City?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in