Manchester Al Mubarak fights back against Premier League accusation

Manchester City‑chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak published an open letter on Saturday in which he responds to the news that the club has been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial accusations by the Premier League. He emphasizes that the club remains convinced it can prove its innocence, despite the ongoing legal proceedings.

In the letter Al Mubarak writes: “The Premier League process is far from finished, and our confidence and determination to prove the club’s innocence are just as strong as at the beginning of all this.” He adds that he would like to share much more, but that the strict confidentiality of the legal process currently prevents that.

Found guilt and possible sanctions

The reporting states that Manchester City, after an independent investigation, has been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial irregularities that the Premier League accuses the club of. Possible sanctions range from a fine to a severe points deduction, and in the extreme case even exclusion from the competition or the removal of trophies from the 2009‑2018 period.

The Premier League formally stated in February 2023 that City provided misleading information about its finances during the nine-year period from 2009 to 2018. The case, now lasting more than three years, received extra attention after leaked e‑mails and documents in 2018, published by the German magazine Der Spiegel, which suggested an attempt to mask income from Abu Dhabi‑related deals.

Al Mubarak reassures City fans amid the financial storm

Club remains convinced of innocence

Al Mubarak repeats in English: “The Premier League process still has a long way to run, and our confidence and intent in proving the club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began.” He explains that confidentiality conditions prevent him from sharing more details, and that the letter itself had to undergo numerous legal checks.

The club points out that in 2020 it was accused by UEFA of “serious breaches” of the Financial Fair Play rules between 2012 and 2016, a two‑year ban that was later lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Despite that controversy, Manchester City remains the dominant force in English football, with eight Premier‑League titles since 2012 and a Champions‑League triumph in 2023; during the disputed period the club won the league in 2012, 2014 and 2018.

Al Mubarak concludes that the club will fight any potential ruling and will continue its battle. MANCHESTER, according to him, remains determined to defend the club’s integrity, regardless of the outcome of the legal process.