Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Premier League boss admits City verdict delay
Richard Masters concedes the wait for a verdict on Manchester City's 115 charges is dragging on.


Manchester City
team
Charges
115 alleged financial breaches
Period
2009 to 2018
Hearing
Began September 2024, ran 3 months
What happened. Premier League chief Richard Masters admitted he cannot provide a timeline for a verdict on Manchester City's 115 alleged financial rule breaches, as the independent commission's process continues.
- City face charges over a nine-year period starting in 2009.
- The independent commission's ruling was expected before the end of that season.
- Masters said it is taking longer than expected.
“I do accept it's taking longer than expected”
— Richard Masters
Fans await clarity as the independent commission's final judgement remains pending.
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