Man City appeal Premier League verdict

Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak

Manchester City have formally appealedqq the Premier Leagueqq Commission’s opinion inq the club’s disciplinary case.

The club confirmed that it lodged its comprehensive appeal at 7pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026, challenging the Commission’s opinion on several grounds.

In a statement obtained from the club’s websiteq on Friday, City said the opinion contains “clear material errors, of law, principle and fact” and described it as unsafe.

The club also reiterated its position that it is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League, claiming that a comprehensive body of evidence supports its case.

Manchester City said it would continue to respect due process but added that it is restricted in what it can say publicly while the proceedings remain ongoing.

The appeal will now form part of the next stage of the disciplinary process, with the final outcome still to be determined.

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