The Man City 115 charges case has reached a major moment. In late September 2026, reports said an independent commission had found Manchester City guilty on the large majority of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League over alleged financial rule breaches. The Athletic reported it first, and Reuters said its sources put the number at 114 of the 115 charges. BBC Sport also learned that a decision had been made.
It is important to be clear about one thing: this is based on media reports. The Premier League has not yet published the commission’s written decision, and Manchester City have said the process is not finished.
What Are the Man City 115 Charges?
The Premier League charged Manchester City in February 2023 over alleged breaches of its financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The case was sent to an independent commission, and a hearing that lasted about ten weeks began in September 2024.
The charges fall into several groups. Five relate to UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules between 2013 and 2018, seven relate to the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules between 2015 and 2018, and 35 relate to an alleged failure to co-operate with the Premier League’s investigation between December 2018 and February 2023.
What Has Been Reported So Far
- The Athletic reported that City were found guilty on almost all of the charges.
- Reuters, citing sources, reported the figure as 114 of the 115 charges.
- BBC Sport learned that the commission had reached a decision.
- The Premier League has not commented and has not published the full written judgment.
What We Still Do Not Know
Several key questions have no answer yet. The most important is what sanction, if any, City will receive. We also do not know which charge or charges City were reportedly cleared of, or who sat on the independent panel. Those details should only become clear once the written judgment is released.
Will Manchester City Appeal?
Reports say City are expected to appeal any guilty verdict. An appeal would add more time to a case that has already taken more than two years, so it may be a long wait before any punishment is final.
Manchester City’s Position
City have denied wrongdoing since the charges were first announced, and the club says its position is unchanged from its statement in February 2023. The club has also said it has strong evidence that it did not break the rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Man City been found guilty?
According to media reports, yes, on most of the charges. However, there has been no official announcement, and the full written decision has not been published.
What punishment could Man City get?
The sanction has not been announced. Any punishment is likely to be challenged on appeal.
When did the Man City case start?
The Premier League charged City in February 2023, and the hearing began in September 2024.
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