Manchester City lodge appeal against Premier League Commission opinion

Manchester City have formally lodged an appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission in relation to the club’s disciplinary matter.

The club confirmed that its comprehensive appeal was lodged at 7pm on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

City maintain their innocence and argue that the Commission’s opinion contains what the club describes as “clear material errors” of law, principle and fact.

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Manchester City confirm appeal

In a statement, the club said:

“Manchester City Football Club can confirm that at 7pm on Thursday 1st October 2026 the Club lodged its comprehensive Appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter.”

City said it is challenging the opinion on multiple grounds.

“The Club’s firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.”

City maintain innocence

Manchester City also reiterated their position that they are innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League.

“The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case.”

The reference to “irrefutable evidence” is the club’s characterisation of the evidence supporting its case.

City did not provide further details about the grounds of its appeal in the statement.

The club said it would limit further comment while the proceedings remain ongoing.

“We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete.”

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