Manchester City confident they can prove ‘innocence’ over charges: Chairman

Man City to appeal the 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, and chairman says club are confident of success.Published On 26 Sep 202626 Sep 2026Manchester ‌‌‌‌City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club is confident of proving their innocence, the ⁠⁠⁠⁠day after media reported ⁠⁠⁠that ⁠City had been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules in a long-running case.In an open letter to supporters on Saturday, Al Mubarak ⁠⁠⁠⁠said the process was far from over and City’s confidence in proving the club’s innocence “is just as strong as when this began”.“Following Friday’s media reporting, many of you will have spent your evening ⁠⁠⁠⁠answering questions and responding to messages from friends, family and colleagues. So have I,” Al Mubarak said.“Here’s what I said to my family: 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.”City, who ‌‌‌‌have always denied any wrongdoing, are expected to appeal the decision of the independent panel in a case that has hung over English football for years.A guilty verdict would rank among the most significant rulings ...