Manchester City and Premier League clubs
26 September 2026
Four Premier League clubs have lodged protective claims reserving their right to seek compensation if Manchester City’s reported financial-rule guilty findings stand, according to football law expert Paul Gilroy KC in the BBC Sport report.
The step advances the issue beyond clubs merely seeking legal advice, which was reported in the previous batch. No compensation has been awarded, and City’s sanctions and expected appeal remain unresolved while the Premier League process continues.