Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission. The club has confirmed it will appeal the ruling, with a deadline of Friday October 2 to do so. The appeal, permitted under section W of the Premier League rules, would be heard by a new three-person commission.

A separate hearing will determine sanctions, though the timing is unclear. The Premier League wants this concluded this season. The league will propose a punishment, City will argue its case, and the commission will decide. Potential sanctions include fines, points deductions, and other sporting sanctions, which could be applied this season.

The appeal would end this part of the process, but City cannot appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). They could go to the High Court to argue the process was unfair. Additional legal cases may arise from clubs seeking compensation for missed trophies or Champions League qualification.

Historical precedents include Everton's six-point deduction on appeal in 2023/24, plus two points for PSR breaches; Nottingham Forest's four points that season; Luton's 30 points in 2008/09; and Derby's 21 points in 2021/22. Relegation is possible if the commission imposes a severe points deduction.