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FA Issues Official Statement on Manchester City After Independent Commission Decision
The Football Association (FA) has issued an official statement following the Independent Commission’s decision in the long-running financial case involving Manchester City, saying the ruling has significant implications for the integrity of the game.
The FA released its statement on Friday, October 2, 2026, as the dispute between Manchester City and the Premier League moved into another important stage. The governing body said it was carefully considering the commission’s decision and its wider implications for English football.
“The Independent Commission’s decision has significant implications for the integrity of the game. We are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate,” the FA said in its statement.
The organisation, however, stopped short of announcing any immediate action against Manchester City. The FA explained that proceedings between the Premier League and the club remain ongoing, meaning it will wait for further developments before deciding whether any intervention is necessary.
“As proceedings between the Premier League and Manchester City Football Club remain ongoing, we do not intend to comment further at this stage,” the FA added. “We will, however, continue to monitor developments closely.”
The statement comes after an Independent Commission delivered its findings in the Premier League’s case against Manchester City. The Premier League said the commission found the club responsible for a number of breaches relating to its financial regulations during the period under investigation.
According to the Premier League, the findings cover several seasons between 2009/10 and 2017/18. The commission considered allegations concerning Manchester City’s financial reporting, commercial arrangements and compliance with financial regulations.
The Premier League also said the commission found that Manchester City had breached rules relating to its obligation to provide accurate financial information. The league further stated that the commission upheld three of four alleged breaches concerning the club’s cooperation with the investigation.
Manchester City has strongly rejected the allegations and has maintained that it did not commit the breaches alleged by the Premier League. Following the publication of the commission’s decision, the club confirmed that it had submitted an appeal against the findings.
The appeal means that the Independent Commission’s decision remains subject to further legal proceedings. The appeal will be considered through the process established under the Premier League’s rules, with an independent Appeal Board expected to examine the club’s arguments.
The FA’s latest statement is therefore significant because it confirms that the national governing body is monitoring the case while the Premier League and Manchester City continue through the appeal process. However, the FA has not announced a specific sanction or disciplinary measure against the club.
The financial dispute has attracted considerable attention because of its potential implications for the Premier League and the wider English football system. Any eventual outcome could have consequences for Manchester City, while also influencing discussions about financial regulation and the enforcement of competition rules.
For now, the focus remains on the appeal and the Premier League’s continuing proceedings. The FA has made clear that it will continue to monitor the situation and assess the Independent Commission’s findings before deciding whether further action is appropriate.
The case is therefore not yet at its final stage, with Manchester City’s appeal expected to play an important role in determining what happens next. Further developments are likely to be closely followed by Manchester City, the Premier League, the FA and supporters across English football.
