On August 1st, according to the English media outlet The Mail, Manchester City was fined over £2 million for 22 breaches of Premier League rules last season. The club has accepted the fine and apologized.
The report states that the Premier League charged Manchester City with 22 breaches of protocol, all relating to the past two seasons. These included a fine of over £2 million imposed on Manchester City by the Premier League for delaying the start of a match. In their final match of last season, Manchester City was found to have delayed the kick-off by 2 minutes and 46 seconds, resulting in them winning their fourth consecutive title after defeating West Ham United.
Manchester City has accepted the Premier League’s decision, which was approved by an independent panel of three.
A Premier League statement said: “These breaches relate to multiple Premier League matches across the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. The rules regarding kick-off and restarting are designed to ensure that matches are conducted to the highest professional standards and provide certainty for fans and participating clubs.”
It is reported that Manchester City has apologized for the 22 breaches and confirmed that it has reminded players and football management teams of the importance of adhering to the rules. Payment of the fine is due within 14 days of the execution of this sanctioning agreement.
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