Liam Gallagher says City will only face fine and ban if appeal fails
Liam Gallagher has revealed that a source in a very high position told him Manchester City will receive only a fine and a transfer ban if the club loses its appeal against the 114 Premier League charges stemming from a guilty verdict handed down by an independent panel on Friday.
Verdict and its scope
Senior Sports Reporter Aaron Morris of Sport recorded the story on 27 Sep 2026, with View 2 Images accompanying the piece. The independent panel delivered its decision on Friday, finding Manchester City guilty of 114 of the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules from 2023. Only a single charge escaped conviction, leaving the club facing a massive slate of penalties. The verdict marks the culmination of a three‑year investigation that has dominated headlines.
Potential sanctions debated
Supporters and pundits have been widely speculating about what would constitute a fitting punishment for the club, given the wholly unprecedented nature of the situation. Among the more severe sanctions being mooted are substantial points deductions, relegation from the Premier League and the stripping of titles won between 2009 and 2018. Gallagher, however, insists that none of these outcomes will materialise.
Taking to X on Sunday, Gallagher wrote: "Just been told by someone in a very very high position if we lose our appeal which we won’t we’ll be getting a FINE and TRANSFER BAN and that’s it so all you desperate neurotic S****BUBBLES hush it up to ras MCFC LG x." The source referred to the club simply as MAN CITY in the confidential briefing.
Gallagher’s brother and bandmate Noel added his astonishment, saying: "Whatever goes on in the boardroom, it’s nothing to do with the supporters or the players. Our focus as fans is always on the pitch and we know what we saw. They won it on the pitch. Whether some of those players should have been there or not, that’s nothing to do with the fans. I’m sad for the fans and the players and a little surprised because all along the club reassured us and vehemently denied all the charges. It was a shock to hear we were guilty on all but one of them."
Manchester City are expected to lodge an appeal against Friday’s ruling, having maintained their innocence throughout a saga that has taken three years to unfold. The club’s legal team says the Premier League process still has a long way to run, meaning football fans and other Premier League clubs could be in for a lengthy wait before any sanctions are finally handed down.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak shared an open letter with supporters on Saturday, expressing gratitude for their unwavering backing. He wrote that he has been part of the club for 18 years and that the confidence and intent to prove the club’s innocence remain as strong as when the issue began. He added that strict confidentiality of the legal process prevents him from sharing further details at this stage.
As the appeal looms, the atmosphere among supporters remains tense but hopeful, with many awaiting the final decision that will determine whether the club’s future is shaped by a fine and a transfer ban or by far harsher measures.