Man City and Premier League statements in full as appeal lodged over guilty verdict

Manchester City has been found guilty of nearly all 115 charges related to breaching Premier League financial regulations, according to reports by The Athletic. These charges span a period from 2009 to 2018 and include failure to provide accurate financial information, player payment details, and compliance with UEFA's financial fair play rules. Despite the reported decision, City maintains that its case is "ongoing" and has not confirmed any sanctions yet. The club plans to appeal for months if found guilty, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Potential punishments could include stripping titles from Man City, which would elevate Liverpool's 2013-14 title claim. Jurgen Klopp previously welcomed such an outcome but stressed that no decision on sanctions has been made yet. This saga began in 2018 when emails allegedly uncovered by a hacker suggested the club manipulated financial information to comply with regulations. UEFA and the Premier League subsequently launched investigations, leading to the recent verdict. The full implications of this ruling remain uncertain as the legal process continues.