Manchester City charges: Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says verdict 'has taken longer than expected'
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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In brief
The Manchester City financial investigation saga continues to extend beyond expectations, with Premier League chief Richard Masters acknowledging delays in delivering the verdict. Following a comprehensive 12-week independent hearing concluded in December 2024, the club awaits judgment on over 100 alleged breaches of financial regulations. Manchester City maintains their innocence against all charges, while the football world anticipates a decision that could significantly impact the Premier League's competitive landscape and financial governance standards.
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Manchester City charges: Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says verdict 'has taken longer than expected'
In February 2023, Manchester City were charged by the Premier League with more than 100 alleged breaches of the leagues financial rules; City have denied all the charges; a 12-week hearing led by an independent commission concluded in December 2024, but a verdict has yet to be delivered
