Former chairman warns Manchester City could face severe penalties after near-total guilty verdict
Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein said the club may receive drastic sanctions after being found guilty on all but one of 115 financial rule charges.
David Bernstein, who led Manchester City from 1998 to 2003, cautioned that the club might endure severe sanctions after a reported verdict finding it guilty on all but one of 115 financial rule breaches. The Premier League has not yet announced any official decision, and the club maintains its denial of the accusations while preparing an appeal. A club spokesperson highlighted the team's eight-year commitment to due process and urged the Premier League to act as an impartial regulator.
The charges, stemming from a 2023 investigation into alleged financial misreporting between 2009 and 2018, include inaccurate financial disclosures and non-cooperation with investigators. An independent commission began hearing the case in September 2024, and potential penalties could range from points deductions to possible expulsion from the league.
Why it matters
The outcome could reshape enforcement of financial rules and affect the Premier League's competitive balance.
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