Manchester City chair Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said 'nothing has changed' after the club was found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges, vowing to continue proving the club's innocence.
Key facts
- Manchester City was found guilty on all but one of 115 charges laid by the Premier League in February 2023, according to the Guardian.
- News of the verdict broke on Friday, according to the Guardian.
- Chair Khaldoon Al Mubarak said 'nothing has changed' and the club's confidence and intent in proving its innocence remains strong.
- David Bernstein said a fine would not be sufficient if an appeal fails, according to the Guardian.
- Manager Enzo Maresca posted an 'I know nothing' message, according to the Guardian.
Manchester City chair Khaldoon Al Mubarak has spoken publicly for the first time since the club was found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules, according to the Guardian. Al Mubarak said “nothing has changed” and that “our confidence and intent in proving the club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began.”
News broke on Friday that City had been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges laid by the Premier League in February 2023, according to the Guardian. The club has always strenuously denied the charges.
The comments from Al Mubarak indicate the club intends to continue contesting the outcome.
David Bernstein said that a fine would not be a sufficient sanction if an appeal fails, according to the Guardian.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca posted an “I know nothing” message, according to the Guardian, following the verdict.
Why it matters
A guilty verdict on financial rule breaches against a Premier League club raises questions about potential sanctions and how the league enforces its financial regulations, particularly if the club pursues an appeal.
Frequently asked questions
How many charges was Manchester City found guilty of?
According to the Guardian, the club was found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges laid by the Premier League in February 2023.
What did Manchester City's chair say about the verdict?
Khaldoon Al Mubarak said 'nothing has changed' and that the club's confidence and intent in proving its innocence is just as strong as when the process began.
Could Manchester City face more than a fine?
Former FA chair David Bernstein said a fine would not be sufficient if an appeal fails, according to the Guardian, though no specific penalty has been detailed in the source.