Premier League responds after Manchester City found guilty on 114 charges relating to financial regulations

A spokesperson for the Premier League says a recent ruling against Manchester City 'vindicates' its decision to pursue charges against the club.

Earlier this month, Manchester City was found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges relating to financial fair play. The charges relate to a period between 2009 and 2018, when the Citizens dominated both English and European football. This includes three Premier League trophies as well as silverware from the FA Cup, EFL Cup and Community Shield.

It is not yet clear what potential penalties the club could face.

The club has since confirmed they will appeal the ruling 'on the basis that the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe'.

Premier League responds to Manchester City ruling

In a statement on its website, Richard Masters, Chief Executive of the Premier League, said: "The core decision establishes the facts of what happened at Manchester City during this period. It details how the club systematically broke Premier League Rules for nearly a decade.

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He continued: "It also vindicates the Premier League’s decision to pursue this case against Manchester City. While the process to date has been both long and difficult, the League has remained determined that the facts be established independently.

“It is a key responsibility of the Premier League to ensure that the Rules, approved by the clubs themselves, are upheld to protect the integrity of the competition. It is paramount that the League remains competitive and fair for all clubs and for the fans. We take that role extremely seriously.

"This disciplinary case, and this decision, are the most significant in Premier League history. There are elements of the case that remain to be decided, including, importantly, what sanction must follow for these breaches. Now we have the Commission’s decision, we are committed to moving swiftly through the remainder of the process, to provide certainty for the League, our clubs and fans."