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News18•14-10-2026, 17:22
Manchester City 115 Charges Appeal Expected To Be Heard By January
  • •The head of English football’s Independent Regulator expects Manchester City's appeal regarding financial rule breaches to be heard by January.
  • •Manchester City denies all wrongdoing against the 115 charges of Premier League financial rule violations.
  • •Potential sanctions could include a substantial points deduction, potential relegation, or being stripped of previous Premier League titles.
  • •An independent commission consisting of three retired judges or lawyers will oversee the hearing process.
  • •Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan stated that the process is estimated to take around 12 weeks.

Key Questions Answered

The appeal hearing for Manchester City against the verdict finding them guilty of financial rule breaches is expected to be heard by January, according to the head of English football’s Independent Regulator.

Manchester City could face a substantial points deduction resulting in relegation, and there has been speculation that the club could be stripped of the three Premier League titles they won between 2009 and 2018.

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges concerning breaches of Premier League financial regulations spanning from 2009 to 2018.