Eight-time Premier League champions Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club remained confident of proving their innocence, a day after media reports that City had been found guilty of 114 breaches of F…

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}Quick summary – click for full detailsConcise summary of key highlightsDefiant Manchester City chairman refuses to budge over reported Premier League financial breach chargesIn one lineManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak remains defiant, stating the club is confident of proving its innocence against financial breach charges.Key highlights• Chairman denies financial wrongdoingManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak issued an open letter to supporters, firmly stating the club remains confident of proving its innocence amid reports of a guilty verdict on financial breach charges.• Legal process still ongoingAl Mubarak emphasised that the Premier League process has a long way to run and the club is expected to appeal any independent panel decision.• Previous regulatory challengesThe club previously faced a two-year European ban from UEFA in 2020 for breaking FFP rules, which was subsequently overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.• Unprecedented sporting successUnder Sheikh Mansour’s ownership since 2008, City have grown into a dominant force in English football, securing multiple Premier League titles and a Champions League crown.Key statistics114Reported financial breachesFebruary 2023Statement and case periodTwo-yearUEFA European ban duration2008Year of club acquisitionProcessed with AI. Reviewed by DH Digital Team.In an open letter to supporters on Saturday, Al Mubarak said the process was far from over and City’s confidence in proving the club’s innocence “is just as strong as when this began”.Manchester City set to fight Premier League over 100-plus financial breach charges “Following Friday’s media reporting, many of you will have spent your evening answering questions and responding to messages from friends, family and colleagues. So have I,” Al Mubarak said.”Here’s what I said to my family: 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.”A letter from the Chairman. https://t.co/JcwCQpzBOk pic.twitter.com/PBNVCdjue8— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 26, 2026

City, who have always denied any wrongdoing, are expected to appeal the decision of the independent panel in a case that has hung over English football for years.A guilty verdict would rank among the most significant rulings in the sport’s history, raising far-reaching questions about financial regulation, competitive integrity and the league’s ability to enforce its rules against one of its most successful clubs.Al Mubarak said he was limited in what he can say about the case because of the strict confidentiality of the legal process.”Even this letter underwent several legal checks to make sure it complies,” he said.”I ask you to please carefully read the statement … which we gave on Friday, and the statement we issued in February 2023 …” which he included in the open letter. “Every word matters and holds true.”The February 2023 statement said the club was surprised by the alleged breaches, “particularly given the extensive engagement and vast amount of detailed materials that the EPL (English Premier League) has been provided with.”The club welcomes the review of this matter by an independent commission, to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position.”The Premier League so far has declined to comment.”It’s a confidential process, we’re not commenting at all,” a spokesperson said.Al Mubarak asked for patience from supporters.”While some people have been quick to reach their own conclusions, and there is so much noise swirling around us, nothing has changed,” he said.”We have faced challenges together before and have prevailed. There remain many who want to undermine the momentum of our club. We will not give them that opportunity.”In 2020, UEFA had imposed a two-year European ban on City as well as a fine for breaking FFP rules, though that ban was later overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour, whose Abu Dhabi United Group acquired the club in 2008, City have become the dominant force in English football.They have won eight Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and multiple other trophies over the past 15 years.(With inputs from agencies)

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