Manchester City have lodged an appeal against the findings of an independent commission regarding breaches of Premier League financial rules, it has been confirmed.

“The club lodged the appeal to the Chair of the Judicial Panel,’ said a Premier League statement. “The independent Appeal Board hearing will remain private and confidential until publication of the outcome is permitted.”

A statement on Manchester City’s website, meanwhile, states:

“Manchester City Football Club can confirm that at 7pm on Thursday 1st October 2026 the Club lodged its comprehensive Appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter.

“The Club’s firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.

“The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case.

“We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete.”