Manchester City launches appeal after Premier League financial rules verdict

Manchester City has launched a comprehensive appeal after an independent commission ruled the club had broken Premier League financial rules. According to Channel News Asia, the Premier League announced on Tuesday that the Abu Dhabi-backed club was found guilty on more than 100 charges.

The club, which has always denied wrongdoing, lodged its appeal on Thursday, October 1, a day before the deadline. In a statement, Manchester City said the commission's opinion contains "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe."

The club maintains its innocence, stating that a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions." Due process is being respected, and further comments are being withheld until all proceedings are complete.

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