Manchester City have officially confirmed that they have lodged a comprehensive appeal against the findings of the independent Premier League commission.
In a formal statement released on Friday morning, the club revealed that legal documents were submitted at 7:00 pm on Thursday 1 October, beating the league deadline of Friday 2 October.
The development follows Monday announcement by the Premier League, where the commission found City guilty of all 80 charges concerning financial rule breaches across nine seasons between 2009 and 2018, as well as 34 charges of failing to cooperate with the league inquiry.
The findings concluded that commercial arrangements had artificially overstated revenue and understated expenditure by over 900 million pounds across nearly a decade.
City maintain that the initial judgment is fundamentally flawed, stating on Manchester City Official that the opinion contains clear material errors of law, principle, and fact, rendering the decision unsafe.
The club insisted that an irrefutable body of evidence supports their innocence, confirming they will respect due process as the matter moves before a fresh appeals panel.
The Football Association also intervened on Friday, releasing an official statement via The FA stating that the commission decision carries significant implications for the integrity of the game.
The governing body confirmed that it is carefully considering the judgment and will take action where appropriate while proceedings remain active.
The formal appeal delays the sentencing phase, where severe potential penalties such as massive points deductions or expulsion from the division were under consideration.
On the pitch, Enzo Maresca squad remain top of the Premier League with five wins from five matches, continuing their tactical preparations during the international window ahead of an autumn showdown against Liverpool.
