Manchester City have officially confirmed that they will appeal the decision of an Independent Premier League Commission that found the club guilty of financial-rule breaches. The ruling relates to charges that formed part of the club’s long-running case with the Premier League.
In an official statement, Manchester City said it believes the decision contains “clear errors of law, principle and fact” and argued that, in the club’s view, the ruling is not legally sound. City also reiterated that they deny the allegations and said they have substantial evidence that they consider compelling in support of their position.
The club said it will continue to use all available legal and regulatory avenues while avoiding further detailed comments on the case because the appeal process is ongoing. Manchester City have consistently denied the allegations since they were brought by the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the Independent Commission ruled that Manchester City had breached Premier League financial regulations over a number of years, with the appeal now becoming the next stage of the long-running legal dispute. The final punishment has yet to be determined, meaning the case remains ongoing until the relevant legal procedures are completed.
