Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Premier League CEO admits Man City case dragging on
The wait for a verdict on Manchester City's 115 charges continues, and the league's boss has finally spoken out.
Manchester City
team
Charges
115 breaches
Status
No ruling yet
Time
Over 18 months since hearing ended
What happened. Premier League CEO Richard Masters admitted the investigation into Manchester City's 115 alleged financial breaches is taking longer than expected, and he cannot provide a timeline.
- Masters says rules require following the process to its natural conclusion.
- City have maintained their innocence throughout the case.
- An independent commission has yet to publish a ruling.
“I do accept it's taking longer than expected, and I understand that people want to find out as soon as possible what's going on, but I simply can't provide that.”
— Richard Masters
The case continues to hang over the Premier League, with City's fate still uncertain.
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