Manchester City has officially announced that the Premier League's statement contains multiple errors, and the club has filed a comprehensive appeal.

Full Announcement

Manchester City Football Club confirms that it has filed a comprehensive appeal on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:00 PM (local time) regarding the Premier League's decision on disciplinary sanctions.

The club's position is clear: the decision contains obvious and significant errors on multiple levels and is untenable in law, principle, and fact.

The club asserts its innocence against the Premier League's allegations and maintains there is substantial irrefutable evidence to support all of its positions in this case.

We will continue to respect due process, and our ability to further elaborate on the matter will necessarily be limited until all proceedings are concluded.