Overview
- Richard Masters told broadcasters on Tuesday that the independent three‑person commission is still deliberating and that Premier League rules require confidentiality so no timing or substance can be released.
- The charges were first filed by the Premier League in February 2023 and allege more than 100 breaches, including failures to provide accurate financial information from 2009–2018 and failures to cooperate with investigations.
- An independent 12‑week hearing ran from September to December 2024 but produced no public verdict, leaving the case unresolved as Manchester City begin the 2026/27 season under new manager Enzo Maresca.
- Manchester City continue to deny wrongdoing and have mounted a legal defence while several rival clubs, notably Arsenal, have publicly demanded a swift resolution and reserved rights to seek compensation if sanctions follow.
- If the commission finds breaches proven, penalties could include large fines, points deductions or other measures that would affect league standings and past titles, and the Premier League has introduced new squad cost ratio rules for 2026/27 that change the regulatory backdrop.