An independent commission ruled that Manchester City is guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League after years of investigation into its accounts (2009–2018).

The verdict opens the door to severe sanctions ranging from relegation and a massive points deduction to the stripping of titles won during that decade. The decision has caused huge shockwaves in English football, where immediate appeals from both sides are being speculated about.

Despite the bleak outlook, the club’s leadership is preparing its defense. The club’s CEO, Ferran Soriano, told executives at other European clubs that they will fight the accusations vigorously. "It has already taken eight years and it will take much longer to reach a final conclusion," the executive warned, anticipating a prolonged legal battle.

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