Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League over alleged financial-rule breaches, in a dramatic development that could have major consequences for the club and the history of the competition.

The verdict, reported on Friday, September 25, 2026, brings a new chapter to one of the longest-running disciplinary cases in English football. According to reports from The Athletic and journalist David Ornstein, City were found guilty on virtually all of the charges considered by the independent commission. The sanctions, however, have not yet been determined, and Manchester City are expected to appeal the verdict.

Manchester City Guilty on Almost All Charges

Manchester City were originally charged by the Premier League in February 2023 following a lengthy investigation into alleged financial breaches covering several seasons.

The allegations concerned matters including financial reporting, player and manager remuneration, UEFA financial regulations, Premier League profitability and sustainability rules, and the club’s alleged failure to cooperate fully with the Premier League’s investigation.

The case became one of the most complicated disciplinary proceedings in Premier League history. The independent hearing eventually concluded in December 2024 after approximately 12 weeks of proceedings.

For much of the following period, football supporters were left waiting for the commission’s decision.

As recently as August 2026, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters acknowledged that the verdict was taking longer than expected and said the league had to allow the independent process to run its course. At that stage, no verdict had been published.

That long wait has now ended.

According to the latest reports, City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges. The verdict is significant, but it is important to stress that the punishment has not yet been announced.

What Could Happen to Manchester City?

The next stage of the process will focus on sanctions.

At this point, it would be premature to state that Manchester City will automatically be relegated, docked a particular number of points, fined a specific amount or stripped of Premier League titles.

Those decisions have not yet been made.

The scale of the guilty findings, however, means the eventual punishment will be closely watched across English football.

Manchester City are also expected to appeal the verdict, meaning Friday’s development may not represent the final conclusion of the entire legal and disciplinary saga.

What Does This Mean for Liverpool’s 2013/14 Title?

This is where the story becomes particularly interesting for Liverpool supporters.

Manchester City won the 2013/14 Premier League title, finishing on 86 points. Liverpool finished second with 84 points after Brendan Rodgers’ side mounted a remarkable title challenge.

Liverpool had led the Premier League late in the season before City’s final run of results secured the championship.

Consequently, whenever the possibility of retrospective sanctions against Manchester City has been discussed, the 2013/14 title has naturally become one of the major talking points.

If sanctions eventually affect the historical standings for that season, Liverpool would be the obvious club connected to the title because they finished immediately behind City.

However, there is currently no confirmed decision that Liverpool have been awarded the 2013/14 Premier League title.

Likewise, reports circulating online that Liverpool are preparing a formal appeal specifically to have the 2013/14 championship transferred to them should be treated carefully until an official statement or reliable report confirms such an action.

The important point is that the verdict and the question of historical titles are two separate stages.

Could Manchester City Lose Their Titles?

The possibility of retrospective consequences for previous seasons will now become one of the biggest questions surrounding the case.

City’s alleged breaches cover a period that includes seasons in which the club won Premier League championships. That means the eventual sanctions could potentially raise questions about the validity of those titles.

But nothing should be treated as final until the commission announces the sanctions and any subsequent appeal process is completed.

The Premier League disciplinary framework provides for significant sanctions, but the precise punishment in this unprecedented case cannot be determined simply by counting the number of guilty charges.

The commission will have to consider the nature and seriousness of the breaches, the relevant rules, the evidence and the appropriate sanctions.

A New Chapter in the Premier League’s Biggest Financial Case

For Manchester City, Friday’s verdict represents a major moment after years of legal uncertainty.

For Liverpool and other Premier League clubs, it could eventually have implications for the historical record of the competition.

But there are still several stages to come.

Verdict: Manchester City reportedly guilty on 114 of 115 charges.

Sanctions: Not yet decided.

Manchester City appeal: Expected.

2013/14 Premier League title: No change officially confirmed at this stage.

The football world will now wait for the independent commission’s sanction decision and, potentially, a lengthy appeal process.

One thing is certain: after years of waiting for an answer, the Manchester City 115-charge saga has entered its most consequential phase yet.