Manchester City and the Premier League
1 October 2026
Manchester City have formally lodged an appeal against the independent commission ruling that found them guilty of all charges relating to Premier League financial-rule breaches. The club maintains the decision contains material errors and continues to assert its innocence.
A new three-person independent panel will hear the appeal. Premier League regulations say an appeal decision should normally follow within 12 weeks of the hearing, although that timetable can be disapplied, leaving the final duration uncertain.