Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has written an open letter to supporters after Friday media reports claimed the club had been found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League charges related to financial rules breaches. The Premier League has not officially confirmed a verdict, and the club maintains it expects to be cleared.
What the Reports Claim
Manchester City has been under investigation since 2023 over 115 charges alleging breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. Reports of an expected guilty verdict on 114 of those charges began circulating Friday, September 25, though the disciplinary process remains ongoing, and there has been no official announcement from the Premier League. The proceedings are subject to strict confidentiality, which has left the club limited in what it can say publicly while speculation over the outcome — and potential sanctions — has intensified.
Al Mubarak’s Letter to Supporters
In his Saturday letter, Al Mubarak opened by reflecting on his 18 years with the club and shared experiences with supporters at the Etihad, Wembley, and in Istanbul. He acknowledged that many fans had spent Friday evening fielding questions from friends and family about the reports.
He wrote: “Here’s what I said to my family: The Premier League process still has a long way to run, and our confidence and intent in proving the Club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began.”
Al Mubarak explained that confidentiality rules prevent the club from sharing further detail at this stage, noting that even his letter underwent legal review before being sent. He urged supporters to revisit the club’s previous statements — both from Friday and from February 2023, when the charges were first announced — saying “every word matters and holds true.” He added that despite the reports and the conclusions some have already drawn, “nothing has changed” from the club’s perspective, pointing to past challenges City has overcome as reason for continued confidence.
Looking ahead, Al Mubarak pointed to two upcoming fixtures — an away trip to Anfield and a Champions League home match against Paris Saint-Germain — as opportunities for the club’s supporters to come together. He closed the letter by thanking fans for their continued support.
The Club’s Official Position
Manchester City has consistently denied wrongdoing since the Premier League first brought the 115 charges in February 2023. Friday’s statement from the club described the process as “ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality” — language that echoed the club’s earlier response when reports of the expected verdict first emerged.
City has also stated that it has “diligently respected due process for eight years” and said it expects “the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”
What Happens Next
No sanctions have been determined at this stage, and the club is widely expected to appeal any adverse findings once the process concludes and an official outcome is confirmed. Until the Premier League makes a formal announcement, the specifics of the verdict — and any resulting penalties — remain unconfirmed beyond what has circulated through media reports.
