Man City set to avoid immediate sanctions as Premier League appeal delays hearing

Manchester City are unlikely to face immediate punishment for their alleged Premier League financial rule breaches, with any sanctions expected to be considered only after their appeal against the initial verdict has concluded.

According to the Financial Times⁠, potential sanctions could be handed down in 2027 if an independent commission upholds the original ruling following City’s appeal hearing in December.

The club were found guilty in September of breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, with the commission concluding that they had overstated their financial position by more than £900million over the nine-year period.

Possible punishments include fines, points deductions and expulsion from the Premier League. However, City would retain the right to appeal against any sanctions imposed, potentially extending the process beyond the current campaign.

The Premier League season is scheduled to finish on May 30, 2027, meaning the case could remain unresolved for several months. City have denied wrongdoing and are challenging the commission’s findings.