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Reports Say Man City Found Guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League Charges

The Athletic and The Times report an independent commission found against Manchester City on almost all the alleged financial-rule breaches. The written decision has not been published.

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Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged Premier League financial-rule breaches, The Athletic and The Times reported on Friday. The finding has not been officially confirmed, and the commission’s written decision has not been published.

The Premier League brought the charges in February 2023. They concern alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018, including failures to provide accurate financial information, report contracts and cooperate with investigations.

The case was heard by an independent commission. Its hearing concluded with a decision expected in early 2025, but the grounds for the reported finding and any sanctions remain unknown.

The club is expected to appeal, according to the reports. The Premier League declined to comment, saying the process was confidential. City told the BBC the inquiry remained ongoing.

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