Manchester City Reject Premier League Ruling, Vow to Fight On

Manchester City have rejected the latest opinion of the Premier League Commission, insisting the club remains innocent of the allegations against it and will pursue every available avenue of appeal.

The Premier League champions expressed their disappointment and surprise after the Commission’s opinion was published, claiming it contains “clear material errors” of law, principle and fact.

In a strongly worded statement, City said it had “a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence” supporting its position and vowed to remain proactive in defending the club through appropriate regulatory and legal channels.

“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 club said.

“Manchester City FC will now pursue the appeal avenues open to it, on the basis that the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe.”

City also stressed that the Premier League’s process remains ongoing, with significant elements yet to be completed.

The club said it had complied with due process throughout the eight-year case, while expressing its expectation that the Premier League Board and Executive would operate as an independent and impartial regulator.

“The Club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence,” the statement added.

City said it was restricted from making further detailed comments while the remaining proceedings and appeals are ongoing.