Man City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict

Manchester City has announced it will appeal a Premier League decision finding the club in breach of financial regulations, following an independent commission's ruling on October 2, 2026. The English Premier League had previously announced that the Abu Dhabi-backed club had been found guilty on over 100 charges. Despite being accused of wrongdoing, Manchester City vehemently denied any wrongdoing and stated that they lodged their appeal on Thursday, just before the deadline.

The club's statement on Friday confirmed that at 7pm on Thursday, 1st October, they had lodged their comprehensive appeal against the commission's opinion on the disciplinary matter. Manchester City maintains that the opinion contains clear material errors in law, principle, and fact, and is therefore unsafe. The club insists it is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League, and that there is a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of all its positions relating to the case.

The club is now committed to respecting due process and will refrain from making further comments until all proceedings are complete.