A social media post claimed that Manchester City had been cleared of 114 charges after winning an appeal against the Premier League. The post also stated that the league was willing to issue a public apology and that Manchester City was demanding an extra £500 million in damages. However, this claim has been found to be false. The post had garnered over 53,000 views, 420 likes, 70 comments, and 45 reposts as of November 4, 2026.
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season period between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons. The club was cleared of only one of the original 115 charges. Manchester City lodged a formal appeal against the commission's findings on October 1, 2026. The club maintains its innocence and claims the decision contains "clear material errors."
The appeal process is still ongoing, and under Premier League rules, the appeal hearing must be completed within 12 weeks of being lodged. The Premier League Handbook 2026/27 states that the Appeal Board must provide its decision to the parties within 30 days after the final day of the appeal hearing. However, since the appeal was lodged, there has been no update or statement from the Premier League or Manchester City.
The claim that Manchester City has been cleared of the charges and is demanding £500 million in damages remains unsubstantiated. The Premier League and Manchester City have not made any statements regarding the appeal's outcome or any potential damages. The independent commission's findings and the ongoing appeal process are the only publicly available information.
DUBAWA fact-checked the claim and found it to be false. The organization verified the information through Premier League rules and statements from the commission. The fact-checking process aimed to prevent misinformation and provide accurate information to the public.
The Premier League's financial rules are in place to ensure fair play and transparency among clubs. Manchester City's alleged breaches of these rules have been under investigation for some time. The commission's findings and the ongoing appeal process are part of the league's efforts to maintain the integrity of the competition.
In conclusion, Manchester City has not been cleared of the 114 Premier League charges, and the claim that the club has won an appeal and is demanding damages is false. The appeal process is ongoing, and the club's fate will be determined by the Appeal Board's decision.
Key points
- Manchester City has not been cleared of 114 Premier League charges despite social media claims.
- An independent commission found the club guilty of serious breaches of financial rules.
- The appeal process is ongoing, and no outcome has been announced.
