Manchester City charges: Punishment before end of season, Premier League clubs believe
This article covers the same developments regarding Manchester City's financial breaches as the previous report. It emphasizes the consensus among football officials that a swift resolution is necessary to avoid league uncertainty.
Why it matters
It underscores the pressure on the independent commission to finalize a high-stakes legal process within a specific timeframe.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Manchester City won eight trophies during the period for which they were investigated
Sports editor Published 30 September 2026 Manchester City 's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures have told BBC Sport.
The Premier League said on Tuesday that City had been found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of its financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
They included artificially inflating revenue by more than £900m through "sham" sponsorship deals.
City have repeatedly denied guilt and signalled an intent to lodge an appeal by the end of this week.
There have been fears that the process, which has taken three years since City were charged, could be drawn out for much longer.
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