Top League CEO Appeals for Understanding During Man City Investigation
Premier League News: Manchester City Disciplinary Case Remains Unresolved
The Premier League season is set to kick off this Friday, with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth, but one of the biggest stories hanging over the league is the ongoing disciplinary case against Manchester City.
The independent commission, which handles the Premier League's judicial process, is still deliberating over the 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches against Manchester City. The hearing took place from September to December 2024, but as of August 2025, no official decision or judgment has been published.
Manchester City continues to deny any wrongdoing and has described a previous ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as validation of their position and evidence. The club is yet to face any sanctions, with potential penalties including points deductions, fines, or even expulsion from the Premier League.
Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, has urged patience amid frustration over the slow progress. He has emphasized that the process is independent and under the control of the judicial commission, not the Premier League itself. Masters has refrained from speculating on when a decision might be reached.
Meanwhile, Masters has also discussed other matters related to the Premier League. He acknowledged the frustration surrounding the slow pace of the legal process but expressed pride in the positive indicators for the whole of the pyramid and the England teams. The Premier League, Masters stated, operates in a global environment, and he has some concerns about the new independent football regulator, but is proud of the success of the Championship and the influx of different clubs coming in and out.
One such success story is Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, and Fulham, who were promoted for the 2022-23 season and are "performing extremely well" in the Premier League three years later. The Premier League, Masters stated, wants the Championship to be successful, and he hopes for more such stories in the future.
Elsewhere in the footballing world, LaLiga's plan for a game between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami has received approval from the Spanish football federation (RFEF), but there is a long road to go yet about whether that will actually happen.
The newly established independent football regulator is expected to begin operations in October or November, which could bring about changes in the way the Premier League and other leagues are run in the future.
[1] BBC Sport, "Manchester City: Premier League disciplinary case remains unresolved", August 2025, www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59073586
[2] The Guardian, "Manchester City: Premier League disciplinary case remains unresolved", August 2025, www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/01/manchester-city-premier-league-disciplinary-case-remains-unresolved
[3] Sky Sports, "Manchester City: Premier League disciplinary case remains unresolved", August 2025, www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12376382/manchester-city-premier-league-disciplinary-case-remains-unresolved
Despite the ongoing disciplinary case against Manchester City, the Premier League season commences this Friday. This extended process, regarding the alleged financial rule breaches, has prompted sports analysts to scrutinize the European leagues, including the Premier League, to see how incidents such as this might impact the football landscape.
