What are the 115 charges against Man City, and do they mean the club has been found guilty of 115 breaches? The Premier League announced the charges in February 2023, covering alleged rule breaches over several seasons. Since then, an independent commission has issued findings, but the case still has steps to go.
The original charge count breaks into five groups. Here’s what each group covered, what the commission later found, and what remains unresolved.
What Are the 115 Charges Against Man City?
The Premier League’s February 2023 charge statement set out five categories. The figures add up to 115 alleged breaches, but they don’t mean 115 proven offenses or one allegation for every season.
54 charges concerned financial information. The league alleged that City failed to provide accurate information about its finances and revenue from 2009/10 through 2017/18. The allegations covered information given to the league about the club’s financial position.
14 charges concerned player and manager pay. These focused on whether City accurately reported remuneration over the same nine-season period. They were allegations about reported pay information, not proof by themselves of any specific contract or payment.
Five charges concerned UEFA financial rules. The Premier League alleged breaches of UEFA’s financial fair play rules from 2013/14 to 2017/18. This was separate from a UEFA case decided by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in 2020, when CAS overturned City’s European competition ban. That ruling did not decide the Premier League case.
Seven charges concerned Premier League profitability and sustainability rules. These covered alleged breaches from 2015/16 to 2017/18. They involved the league’s own financial rules, not UEFA’s rules.
35 charges concerned cooperation with the investigation. The league alleged that City failed to cooperate or assist between December 2018 and February 2023. City denied wrongdoing and said it had evidence to support its position.
The 115 allegations span different seasons and rulebooks
The case is wider than a dispute about one set of accounts. The allegations cover different duties and time periods, so not every charge applies to every season.
Financial and pay allegations cover nine seasons
The financial-information charges run from 2009/10 through 2017/18. The pay-information allegations cover that same span, while the UEFA and Premier League rule allegations cover shorter periods. The length of the case adds to its scope, but it doesn’t mean each alleged breach occurred in every season.
UEFA and Premier League rules are separate
UEFA and the Premier League have their own financial rules and enforcement processes. A finding under one organization’s rules does not automatically decide a case under another’s. The 2020 CAS ruling concerned UEFA’s action against City, not the Premier League’s later charges.
Cooperation allegations reach into 2023
The alleged cooperation failures cover December 2018 to February 2023, after the financial periods listed in the charge statement. The Premier League later said the commission upheld most of the cooperation allegations. Its September 2026 summary specified that three of four alleged breaches were upheld.
What the 115 charges against Man City mean after the commission ruling
The charges are no longer all unresolved allegations. On September 29, 2026, the Premier League published a redacted summary of the independent commission’s decision. The club can still challenge the findings, and the sanction has not been decided.
The commission found serious financial breaches
The Premier League’s September 2026 statement says the commission found City guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the league’s financial rules. It also found the majority of charges concerning cooperation failures. The league’s published summary gives these findings by category, so it’s more precise to use that wording than to claim all 115 charges were upheld.
City denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal
City said it was disappointed and surprised by the commission’s opinion, maintained that it was innocent, and said it would appeal. In its September 29 report, Reuters reported the club’s position and the league’s appeal deadline of October 2. The club’s response is its position, not a ruling on the findings.
A charge, a finding, and a final outcome differ
A charge is an allegation made under the league’s rules. A commission finding is its decision on the evidence, while an appeal may challenge that decision or change its result. The commission’s published decision is a formal finding, but the case’s final outcome depends on later steps.
Sanctions and appeals still shape the case
The commission held a 42-day hearing that concluded in December 2024. The Premier League’s September 2026 update says the next issue is the sanction, which will be addressed at a separate hearing.
The sanction hearing is a separate stage
Both sides had the chance to present their cases at the main hearing. The league says the sanction hearing will be private and confidential under its rules. The published update does not set out a penalty.
Possible penalties depend on the rules and findings
The Premier League says a commission can impose fines, points deductions, or other sporting sanctions. The outcome would depend on the findings and the rules that apply. No specific penalty should be treated as certain before the commission announces one.
An appeal could change the result
The league’s statement says City had the right to appeal the commission’s findings by October 2. City said it intended to use the appeal process. Readers should distinguish the commission’s decision from any later appeal ruling.
Official records make new reports easier to check
Headlines can blur the difference between the original allegations and the later findings. Dated statements from the league and the club help keep the case in context.
Start with statements from the league and City
The Premier League’s February 2023 statement lists the original categories and date ranges. Its September 2026 update explains what the commission found and what remains open. City’s public response sets out the club’s position, which differs from the commission’s findings.
Check whether a report describes a charge or a finding
“Charged with” and “found guilty of” don’t mean the same thing. Check who made a claim, when they made it, and whether it refers to the original charge or the commission’s decision. The total of 115 refers to the original alleged breaches, not their outcome or any penalty.
Conclusion: What the 115 charges mean
The 115 charges against Man City covered financial information, pay reporting, UEFA rules, Premier League sustainability rules, and cooperation with the investigation. The independent commission has found City guilty of the serious financial charges and upheld most cooperation charges, but the club plans to appeal and the sanction stage remains separate.
For the clearest account of the case, compare the Premier League’s original charge statement with its later findings and any published appeal or sanction decisions.
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