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Man City chairman strikes defiant tone after club reportedly found guilty of breaking rules

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Kieran Canning

A statue of former Manchester City player Sergio Aguero is seen outside Etihad Stadium on Saturday. | REUTERS

Sep 27, 2026

London – Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said on Saturday that the club was confident it could prove its “innocence” after reportedly being found guilty on all but one of 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial rules.

News of the decisions reached by an independent commission was widely reported on Friday but no official announcement has been made by the Premier League and there is, as of yet, no indication of any potential punishment.

Abu Dhabi-backed City has always strenuously denied the charges, and a club spokesperson said that its position had not changed. It is understood that City will appeal if the reports are confirmed.

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