Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has reaffirmed the club’s confidence in proving its innocence following reports that an independent tribunal found the club guilty of 114 of the 115 Premier League financial charges brought against them. The reports emerged on Friday, September 25, after an eight-year process that began with the Premier League’s allegations in 2023. Manchester City have consistently denied wrongdoing and maintain that the legal process is still ongoing.
Al Mubarak addressed supporters on Saturday, saying the club’s confidence in its position had not changed despite the latest reports. “The Premier League process still has a long way to run, and our confidence and intent in proving the Club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began,” he said.
Manchester City Maintain Their Position
City’s chairman said the club could not provide more details because of the confidentiality surrounding the proceedings. He asked supporters to read the club’s latest statement alongside its original response from February 2023, saying the club’s position remained unchanged.
Manchester City’s statement issued on September 25 said the Premier League process was still ongoing and that significant elements remained to be completed. The club also said it had respected due process throughout the proceedings. The club’s original 2023 statement welcomed the involvement of an independent commission, saying it expected the evidence presented by City to be considered impartially.
What Happens Next?
The reports concerning the tribunal’s findings do not mark the end of the case. Sky Sports reported that the process is understood to be moving towards an appeal stage, while Manchester City continue to maintain their position. The Premier League proceedings and their findings remain subject to confidentiality.
Al Mubarak also urged supporters to focus on the club’s upcoming fixtures after the international break. City are due to travel to Anfield to face Liverpool before hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium. For now, Manchester City’s public position remains unchanged. The club continues to deny wrongdoing and says it intends to defend its position as the legal process continues.
