Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, according to reports on Friday, in a ruling that will send shockwaves through English football.
No sanctions have yet been decided and it is understood the club are set to appeal.
The Premier League declined to comment when contacted by AFP over the latest developments in the case, reported first by the Athletic.
City have dominated English football for more than a decade but their reputation is on the line and they face potentially swingeing sanctions after a process that has taken two years.
The Abu Dhabi-backed club were charged by the Premier League in 2023 following an investigation into alleged breaches of rules between 2009 and 2018.
A hearing by an independent commission started in September 2024.
City were accused of failing to provide accurate financial information and details of payments to players and coaches, as well as breaches of financial sustainability rules.
They were also charged with failing to cooperate with an investigation.
The club strongly denied all charges at the time and said their case was supported by a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence.”
A club spokesperson said Friday that their position had not changed.
“The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed and subject to strict confidentiality. As such, Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.
“The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”
