Manchester City have confirmed they will appeal against an independent commission ruling that found them guilty of 114 charges of financial malpractice. The Premier League announced on Tuesdaywhat had been reported last week; that the commission deemed the club had systematically broken the rules with sham contracts designed to inflate revenue and reduce costs.The scale of the deception, reported to have totalled more than �900million, was breathtaking and a number of sanctions now lie on the table. City have continued to deny any wronging and on Friday lodged an appeal after declaring the verdict unsafe.A club statement read:Manchester City Football Club can confirm that at 7pm on Thursday 1st October 2026 the club lodged its comprehensive appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter.The clubs firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.The club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case.We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete.FA monitor City case closelyThe Football Association could hit City with separate charges after admitting the ruling of the independent commission has significant implications for the integrity of the game.An FA statement read: The Independent Commissions decision has significant implications for the integrity of the game. We are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate.As proceedings between the Premier League and Manchester City Football Club remain ongoing, we do not intend to comment further at this stage. We will, however, continue to monitor developments closely.It is common practice for the FA to apply separate punishments to clubs once a Premier League investigation is completed. Topics Manchester City F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Downing Street responds to Andy Burnham backlash over Manchester City comments Mitch Fretton 1st October, 2026 Manchester City to use Abu Dhabi government argument in appeal against financial verdict Mitch Fretton 1st October, 2026 Gary Neville calls for Manchester City owners to be removed after dragging Premier League through the mud Mitch Fretton 1st October, 2026 Man City whistleblower: Infantino helped club avoid sanctions and should have no place in football Cian Cheesbrough 30th September, 2026 Erling Haaland no different after Manchester City guilty verdict Cian Cheesbrough 1st October, 2026 Burnham would be really concerned to lose Man City owners over financial breaches Nicholas McGee 30th September, 2026
