Manchester City has been found guilty of almost all 115 of the charges against it from the Premier League, which could result in the club being stripped of some of its titles
Vincent Kompany of Manchester City lifts the Barclays Premier League trophy (Photo by James Baylis/AMA/AMA/Corbis via Getty Images)
Manchester City could lose its 2013/14 Premier League title after being found guilty by the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool will be among many sides keenly waiting to see the final outcome of Manchester City's legal tussle with the Premier League, with the Reds' rival having been found guilty on nearly all 115 of the charges brought against it.
In February 2023, the English top-flight leveled 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations against City. The charges include claims that the club failed to provide accurate financial information and did not cooperate with investigations spanning nine seasons (2009/10 to 2017/18).
City vehemently denied any wrongdoing and sought to clear its name before an independent panel. The case, heard behind closed doors at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, wrapped up at the end of 2024, and now a verdict has reportedly been reached.
According to The Athletic, City has been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. No sanctions have yet been decided, with all possibilities remaining on the table, although City is expected to appeal.
Rumors have been abound about what punishment City could face if found guilty, with a financial penalty, point deduction or even stripped titles being touted. With this in mind, we've explored which trophies other clubs could potentially claim if City was to lose its titles.
Manchester United - 2011/12
City clinched its first of three Premier League titles during the nine-season period in question in 2011/12. Sergio Aguero sent Roberto Mancini's team to victory with a stunning strike in the final moments of stoppage time on the season's last day.
Not only did City secure its first English top-flight title since the 1967/68 season, but it also prevented its rival from claiming a 20th title. If City was to be stripped of its honors, this trophy could be passed on to Manchester United.
Liverpool - 2013/14
Despite Luis Suarez's stellar performance, netting a staggering 31 goals and bagging player of the season, Liverpool fell just short of the Premier League summit in the 2013/14 season. A mere two points separated the Reds (84) from City at the top of the table (86) in a season that will forever be etched in memory.
Luis Suarez with Steven Gerrard in 2014
Liverpool finished just two points behind City in the 2013/14 season(Image: AFP/Getty Images)
That term, Liverpool boasted the longest winning streak (11 games) and the longest unbeaten run (16 games). Brendan Rodgers' players also recorded the largest away victory of the season, thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 5-0 in December.
Manchester United - 2017/18
City clinched its third Premier League title in nine seasons in 2017/18. Under Pep Guardiola's stewardship, records tumbled; the Spanish manager amassed 100 points and won the English top-flight by a jaw-dropping 19-point margin.
Mohamed Salah claimed the golden boot with 32 goals, yet Liverpool could only manage a fourth-place finish. The following season, Jurgen Klopp turned the tide for the Reds, guiding them to second place – just a single point behind City.
Annoyingly for Liverpool, if that season's title was to be passed over to the runner-up, it would be handed to United again, meaning the Old Trafford club would once again overtake the Reds in terms of top-flight titles, with the two sides currently level on 20 each.
An original version of this article was first published on March 19, 2025.