'Disappointed & Surprised': Manchester City Respond To Premier League Verdict On Financial Rule Breaches

Manchester City expressed disappointment and surprise upon learning of the Premier League Commission's verdict on financial rule breaches. The club maintains its innocence and has compiled a substantial body of evidence in support of its position. Manchester City announced it will persist in challenging the findings through all applicable regulatory and legal avenues.

The Premier League Commission ruled Manchester City guilty of financial rule violations over a nine-season span from 2009/10 to 2017/18. The Commission also upheld three out of four alleged breaches concerning the club's cooperation during the investigation. City stated that the Premier League process is still ongoing, and it will now explore the appeal options available to the club.

The club claims the Commission's opinion contains clear legal, principle, and factual errors. Manchester City affirmed it has adhered to the proper procedures for the past eight years, believing the Premier League would act as an impartial regulator. The club emphasized it can only say so much publicly while the remaining proceedings continue. Manchester City will now concentrate on its appeal as the legal process proceeds.