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In the next month or so, we’re expecting an independent commission to announce whether Manchester City will face any punishment over more than a hundred counts of alleged financial rule breaches.
The club are facing around 115 charges laid by the Premier League which have been the subject to a hearing which has been held in private.
Ahead of the verdicts, Sky News’ sports correspondent Rob Harris spoke with some of the world’s top football finance experts at the Financial Times’ Business of Football Summit 2025 to hear what they think will happen next, and to answer questions from readers.
But before we get to their thoughts, let’s look at the background of the case.
What is the nature of the charges?
The greatest proportion of the charges relate to rules that require clubs to provide accurate financial information, and which City are alleged to have breached.
They include details concerning the accuracy of information about sponsorship deals and player and manager payment.
There are also allegations of breaches of rules requiring clubs to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations – and the Premier League’s own profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
They are also accused of failing to cooperate with the league’s investigation.
In all, there are charges relating to every season between 2009-10 and 2022-23. During that period, City won the Premier League title seven times, the FA Cup on three occasions, six League Cups and a Champions League.
City have strongly denied the allegations and said they welcomed the opportunity for an independent commission “to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of our position”.
More context:
Rob Harris explains the charges and their impact
Your guide to Financial Fair Play in football
What’s next?
Since the charges were announced, hearings have been held in private, during which lawyers from the Premier League and Manchester City have presented evidence and…
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