Man City chairman confident club will prove innocence

Manchester City have been found guilty of the majority of 115 charges brought by the Premier League, centring on allegations of inflated sponsorship revenue and undisclosed payments used to circumvent financial rules. Sanctions have not yet been announced but could include a points deduction, expulsion, or a large fine, and City are expected to appeal. Former club executive Christian Purslow warned the case could "spiral out of control," noting that all 19 rival clubs across the nine seasons in question suffered quantifiable losses, with football law expert Paul Gilroy KC confirming four clubs have already lodged protective compensation claims.