Manchester City on verdict: “We’re as sure of our innocence as ever”

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·26 September 2026

Manchester City on verdict: “We’re as sure of our innocence as ever”

Manchester City broke its silence after it emerged that the club had been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial charges brought by the Premier League. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the club’s chairman, said the institution’s confidence in proving its innocence during the legal process remains completely unchanged.

City stands firm

In a statement addressed to the fans, Al Mubarak made it clear that the club does not consider the case closed and will continue to defend its position.

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“The process with the Premier League still has a long way to go, and our confidence and determination to prove the club’s innocence are as strong as they were at the beginning.”

City’s chairman also explained that there are aspects of the proceedings he cannot disclose because of legal restrictions and the confidentiality of the process.

“There are many things I would like to share with you so that you understand why I feel so confident, but the confidentiality of the legal process and our determination to respect it mean that I cannot do so at this time.”

“Nothing has changed” for Manchester City

Al Mubarak also questioned the conclusions that, according to him, some people have drawn before the entire process has been completed.

“While many people have been very quick to jump to their own conclusions, nothing has changed. We face these challenges together and we come through them.”

He also said the club will remain united in the face of what it sees as external attacks.

“There are many people who want to harm the club, and we will not give them that opportunity.”

What comes next after the verdict?

On Friday, it emerged that an independent commission had found Manchester City guilty of 114 of the 115 charges related to alleged financial irregularities committed during the period under investigation.

A new stage of the process will now begin: determining the appropriate sanction.

The possible consequences that have been mentioned include a financial fine, a points deduction, and even broader sporting sanctions. However, there is still no final penalty.

Manchester City will also have the option to appeal the decision, meaning the case could still continue for a considerable period.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.