Manchester City have been waiting for a decision on the 115 charges they face for almost a year now, with the Premier League yet to make a ruling on the matter
Matthew Abbott US Sports Writer and Will Schofield Senior Sports Reporter
16:30, 12 Nov 2025Updated 16:33, 12 Nov 2025
Man City are still waiting on their 115 charges verdict
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Man City are still waiting on their 115 charges verdict(Image: PA)
Manchester City and the rest of the Premier League are waiting with bated breath for an outcome of the financial charges levelled against Pep Guardiola's side.
City were charged in early 2023 for allegedly breaching financial rules over an extended period. City vehemently denies any wrongdoing, and they have consistently done so over the last 33 months and counting.
The club maintains that it has a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence to support its position, which was considered impartially by an independent commission late last year.
That review began in September and lasted a dozen weeks. It has now been over a year since that started.
When were the charges issued?
Man City have continuingly denied the charges
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Man City have continuingly denied the charges(Image: Getty Images)
The Premier League announced in a statement on 6 February 2023 that they referred several alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by City to a commission.
City expressed their surprise in a statement of their own, claiming they had engaged extensively and provided the league with a vast amount of detailed materials, reports the Mirror.
Nonetheless, they welcomed the review into this matter, adding that they look forward to it being "put to rest once and for all." The Premier League confirmed they would make no further comment on the matter until further notice, and the league have stuck to its word.
What are the charges?
The alleged breaches primarily concern failing to provide accurate financial information and not accurately reporting player and manager remuneration.
They are face charges of failing to co-operate with investigations as well as breaching Premier League and UEFA rules.
What sanctions could City face?
Pep Guardiola
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Man City could face an "unlimited sanction power" if found guilt(Image: Getty Images)
There is unlimited sanctioning power if City are found guilty of the most serious of their charges. Little precedent also exists, aside from points deductions Everton and Nottingham Forest had for breaches of PSR.
The league can impose transfer embargoes and revoke titles. Their removal from the top-flight entirely could also theoretically be an option.
Guardiola alluded to the latter when saying in November 2023: "Absolutely I will not consider my future [if] it depends on being here [Premier League] or being in League One. Absolutely.
"There is more chance to stay if we are in League One than if we were in the Champions League."
What have the Premier League said?
WROCLAW, POLAND - MAY 28: Premier League Chief-Executive Richard Masters looks on during the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
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Richard Masters has kept quiet about the case(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista, Getty Images)
In short, not a lot. The league's chief executive has repeatedly stated that he cannot discuss the case publicly until a decision is final in accordance with their rules.
He has previously explained to the BBC : "What we do is we publish charges when they are made and we publish decisions when they are made. The bit in between is managed by an independent panel, and they're very clear that they want that process to be confidential."
Masters repeated in September: "The only point where I can speak publicly about it is when a decision has been handed down. I can't speculate about why or when, that's all I can say really."
What's causing the delay?
The prolonged timeframe stems from the sheer magnitude of this case
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The prolonged timeframe stems from the sheer magnitude of this case(Image: Getty Images)
The prolonged timeframe stems from the sheer magnitude of this case. According to The i Paper, the commission has examined more than 250,000 documents.
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A 12-week hearing also runs considerably longer than Everton's initial PSR case which lasted just five days, explaining why nearly a year has elapsed. Any ruling is expected to span hundreds of pages.
Nevertheless, the publication suggests that a verdict is approaching. This view is echoed by former City consultant Stefan Borson, who believes the season's second-to-last international break presents an ideal opportunity, given the final break doesn't arrive until March.