Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of most of the Premier League’s 115 financial-rule charges, although neither the league nor the club has officially confirmed the verdict. The decision is expected to trigger a lengthy sanctions process and appeal, creating uncertainty over City’s future and the credibility of Premier League results and titles.

The independent panel’s sanction hearing could be months away, with publication potentially delayed until any appeal concludes. Possible penalties include fines, a points deduction or even relegation; previous punishments for Everton and Nottingham Forest were six and four points respectively, but City face seven alleged Premier League PSR breaches, alongside charges involving sponsorship income, payments and non-compliance with investigations.