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Man City charges LIVE: Triple punishment agreement as Premier League chief hatches £1bn plan
Oct 09 2026 06:48 · By Scott Trotter,Sports Writer · 101 Reads
Welcome to Mirror Football's live blog for Friday, October 9, as Manchester City prepare to return to Premier League action for the first time since being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.
The club have already confirmed their appeal after an Independent Commission found them guilty on 114 of 115 charges levied against them between 2009-10 and 2017-18. They revealed that more than £830million of owner funding was used to inflate revenues through 'sham' agreements.
In addition to City's appeal, there is now also a punishment to await. The range of sanctions can go from a fine to a points deduction or even expulsion from the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca is set for his first press conference following the news as he previews City's clash against Liverpool. They are set for a frosty atmosphere at Anfield on Sunday, with the Reds being one of four clubs to have reserved the right for a legal challenge against their rivals.
City boss Enzo Maresca believes his players are simply focused on football and not concerned by issues surrounding the club.
Norwegian media were not allowed to ask Erling Haaland about Manchester City's guilty verdict, according to VG.
Some Manchester City fans have already accused the Premier League of trying to airbrush their success out of existence after they were found guilty.
A video from the division was a compilation of goals that sent stadiums into a “frenzy”. Title-winning efforts from Sergio Aguero in 2012 and Vincent Kompany in 2019 were both missing.
With the return of Premier League action came press conferences on Thursday as managers and coaches faced questions over City's situation. Frank Lampard, who played for City during the period, was among those to give their view.
We rounded up everything said.
There is a desire for Manchester City's punishment to comprise three areas. A financial punishment, a sporting one and severe consequences for personnel within City’s boardroom, report the Athletic.
One investor wants to see clubs awarded £1billion by City.
Today06:40 BSTGood morningThanks for joining us. We'll keep you updated with any further developments throughout today.CommentsScott Trotter