City Lodge Official Appeal
Manchester City have taken official action to fight the Premier League's guilty verdict in their financial breaches case. The club confirmed they filed a comprehensive appeal on Thursday, 1 October 2026, at exactly 7pm. This move represents the next step in the high profile disciplinary matter that has gripped English football.
The appeal is a direct response to the ruling from the Premier League Commission. City had been found guilty, but the club is refusing to accept the decision. They are determined to clear their name through the official channels available to them.
Club Claims Major Errors
In a strong statement released on Friday, Manchester City made their position very clear. The club believes that the commission's decision is deeply flawed and cannot stand. They argue that the ruling is based on incorrect findings and incorrect applications of the rules.
According to the club statement, the commission's opinion contains clear material errors of law, principle, and fact. Because of these alleged mistakes, City argue that the entire verdict is unsafe. They are challenging the decision on multiple grounds to ensure these errors are corrected.
City Maintain Innocence
The club continues to strongly deny any wrongdoing. They insist they have the proof needed to show they did not break the rules. The statement emphasized that City are innocent of all the accusations made against them by the Premier League.
"The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case," the statement read. City also noted that they will continue to respect the due process of the legal proceedings. Because of this, they are restricted in what they can say publicly and will not make further comments until all proceedings are complete.
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