Manchester City Reportedly Found in Breach of 114 of 115 Premier League Rules

Reports on Friday said Manchester City were found in breach of 114 of 115 Premier League charges brought February 6, 2023, over alleged conduct from 2009 to 2018. An independent hearing lasted several weeks last year. Roughly two thirds of charges concerned financial reporting and profit and sustainability rules; the rest, non-cooperation. Sanctions are undecided. Possible penalties include fines, points deductions affecting past titles, or expulsion. Neither City nor the Premier League has confirmed the ruling. City said the process "remains ongoing with significant elements to be completed" and stated: "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." The club denied wrongdoing and is expected to appeal. After Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan bought City in September 2008, it won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and three League Cups in the charged period. Rio Ferdinand posted: "Another Premier League medal to be added to the cabinet." Bookmakers suspended then reinstated relegation betting; bet365 moved City to 3-1 from 16-1. Arsenal title odds hardened to 8-11 from 11-10; City drifted to 9-4 from 6-5. CONTESTED Many outlets cited 114 of 115 charges; BBC sources and some headlines said a "majority" of the 115. No official confirmation has been issued.