Man City's 115 Charges: How the Appeal Process Works and What Happens Next

Manchester City face 115 Premier League charges related to alleged Financial Fair Play breaches between 2026 and 2026. Reports suggest an independent tribunal has reached a decision, though this remains unconfirmed. The appeal process is governed by Section W of the Premier League Rules: both sides have 14 days to appeal, the appeal is heard by a new three-person Appeal Board chaired by a judicial-office holder, proceedings are confidential, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expressly excluded. Appeal grounds are narrow — fraud, misconduct, or gross unfairness. Sanctions remain discretionary and could include fines, points deductions, or other sporting sanctions. Historical precedents involving Luton (30 points) and Derby (21 points) relate to insolvency, not financial-rule breaches, so they are poor comparators. A Sanctions Grid under discussion since February 2026 would introduce fixed penalties for future cases but does not apply to this case. The outcome will be a landmark test of Premier League governance.