# Man City guilty of Premier League breaches

> Man City faces punishment after being found guilty of financial rule breaches by independent commission.
- Title: Man City guilty of Premier League breaches · Sky Sports
- Summary: Man City faces punishment after being found guilty of financial rule breaches by independent commission. Manchester City has been found guilty of all Premier…
- Keywords: man city, premier league, financial rules, appeal process, punishment hearing, relegation, expulsion, epl, championship, football association, sports, Man
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13593377/man-city-premier-league-charges-appeal-process-punishment-hearing-and-what-happens-now-after-guilty-verdict
- Author: Kaveh Solhekol and Rob Dorsett
- Published: 2026-09-29T17:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: man city, premier league, financial rules, appeal process, punishment hearing, relegation, expulsion, epl, championship, football association, sports
## Guilty verdict
Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission.
## What happened
Man City arranged 'sham' contracts with commercial partners to inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900m.
## Financial deception
The club filed accounts that concealed the true state of its finances from auditors and football regulators.
## Breach of limits
Man City was significantly in breach of both the Premier League's and UEFA's spending limits.
## Cooperation failure
During the Premier League's investigation, Man City failed to co-operate and act in good faith towards the league.
## Appeal deadline
Manchester City have confirmed they will appeal the ruling and must do so by Friday October 2.
## Appeal process
The appeal would be heard by a new three-person commission under section W of the Premier League rules.
## Sanctions hearing
There will be a separate hearing to determine sanctions, with the Premier League wanting this concluded this season.
## Potential punishments
Sanctions could include fines, points deductions, and sporting sanctions applicable this season.
## Relegation risk
Manchester City could be relegated from the Premier League if given a significant points penalty.
## Expulsion consequences
Expulsion means City is no longer a Premier League club but must rejoin the football pyramid through The Football Association.
## Reintegration challenges
The FA will decide where City plays next, with reintegration requiring a vote of all 72 EFL clubs.
## Key takeaway

Manchester City has been found guilty of all Premier League financial rule breaches by an independent commission and must appeal the ruling.