Man City fined over £2m after breaching Premier League rule 22 times over two seasons (2024)

Manchester City have been fined just over £2m by the Premier League for breaching rules relating to kick-off and re-starts after half-time of matches.

There were 22 separate breaches over the last two seasons, with eight coming during the 2022/23 campaign and 14 last season.

City have apologised for the breaches and have agreed to pay the £2.09m fine to the Premier League.

The club have also confirmed that it has reminded the players and the football management teams of their responsibilities.

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Games that led to Man City's fine...

  • vs Crystal Palace (H) - August 27, 2022 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute 18 seconds)
  • vs Brighton (H) - October 22, 2022 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute 19 seconds)
  • vs Leeds (A) - December 28, 2022 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 34 seconds)
  • vs Everton (H) - December 31, 2022 (Length of delay to kick-off: 2 minutes and 33 seconds)
  • vs Leicester (H) - April 15, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 29 seconds)
  • vs Everton (A) - May 14, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 2 minutes and 15 second)
  • vs Chelsea (H) - May 21, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minuute and 26 seconds)
  • vs Brighton (A) - May 24, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 17 seconds)
  • vs Burnley (A) - August 11, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 32 seconds)
  • vs Newcastle (H) - August 19, 2023 (Length of delay to kick-off and restart: 2 minutes and 34 seconds and 1 minute and 17 seconds)
  • vs Brighton (H) - October 21, 2023 (Length of delay to kick-off: 2 minutes and 35 seconds):
  • vs Aston Villa (A) - December 6, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 34 seconds)
  • vs Crystal Palace (H) - December 16, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 19 seconds)
  • vs Sheffield United (H) - December 30, 2023 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 26 seconds)
  • vs Newcastle (A) - January 13, 2024 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 46 seconds)
  • vs Chelsea (H) - February 17, 2024 (Length of delay to kick-off: 1 minute and 55 seconds)
  • vs Aston Villa (H) - April 3, 2024 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 40 seconds)
  • vs Crystal Palace (A) - April 6, 2024 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 43 seconds)
  • vs Brighton (A) - April 25, 2024 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 45 seconds)
  • vs Nottingham Forest (A) - April 28, 2024 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 22 seconds)
  • vs Tottenham (A) - May 14, 2024 (Length of delay to restart: 1 minute and 27 seconds)
  • vs West Ham (H) - May 19, 2024 (Length of delay to kick-off: 2 minutes and 46 seconds)

The issue is unconnected to the 115 charges City are facing for alleged breaches of the competition's financial regulations.

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A statement from the Premier League read: "The Premier League and Manchester City FC have entered into a sanction agreement after the club accepted it had breached Premier League Rule L.33 relating to kick-off and re-start obligations.

"The breaches relate to a number of Premier League matches during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons.

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What is Rule L.33?

Rule L.33 states:

Any Club which without good reason causes to be delayed either the kick-off of a LeagueMatch from the time fixed or the re-start after the half-time interval shall be dealt withunder the provisions of Section W (Disciplinary) of these Rules.

"Rules relating to kick-offs and re-starts help ensure the organisation of the competition is set at the highest possible professional standard and provides certainty to fans and participating clubs.

"It also ensures the broadcast of all 380 League matches around the world is kept to schedule.

"As required by the Premier League Rules, the sanction agreement has been ratified by three members of the Independent Judicial Panel."

Man City fined over £2m after breaching Premier League rule 22 times over two seasons (1)

City have been punished on a sliding scale for each offence.

They were found to have delayed restarts by 39 mins and 52 seconds in total in 23 late kick-offs across 22 games in the last two seasons.

Their first, a delay of one minute and 18 seconds to the start of the second half against Crystal Palace in August 2022, incurred a warning.

Fines ranging from £10,000 to £200,000 have then been imposed for each subsequent breach. The longest delay was two minutes and 46 seconds for the start of the final game of the season against West Ham last season, when City clinched a fourth successive title.

City 'apologise for the accepted breaches'

Man City have not commented directly but the ruling stated:

“The club has apologised for the accepted breaches… and confirmed that it has reminded the club’s players and football management teams of their responsibilities in complying with Rule L.33.”

Man City still under investigation for 115 charges

Man City fined over £2m after breaching Premier League rule 22 times over two seasons (2)

Man City are still under investigation by the Premier League for the charges they were hit with for alleged financial irregularities.

The Premier League charged City with 115 alleged breaches of its financial rules in February 2023 following a four-year investigation.

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Man City fined over £2m after breaching Premier League rule 22 times over two seasons (3)

According to the Premier League, Man City allegedly broke the rules over nine seasons between 2009 and 2018, during which time they won the league title three times.

City allegedly did not provide accurate financial information and did not fully disclose the financial remunerations that were made to one of their managers over a four-year period.

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Man City fined over £2m after breaching Premier League rule 22 times over two seasons (4)

The Premier League also alleges Man City did not comply with UEFA's financial fair play rules over a five-year period. They also allege Man City have not fully co-operated with the Premier League's investigation.

City unequivocally deny the allegations.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said in January a date had been set for City's hearing over the alleged breaches, with The Times reporting it is set for November.

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Man City fined over £2m after breaching Premier League rule 22 times over two seasons (2024)

FAQs

Man City fined over £2m after breaching Premier League rule 22 times over two seasons? ›

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will make his half-time team talks shorter after the club were fined for repeatedly being late to start matches and after half-time. The club accepted they breached Premier League rules 22 times "without good reason" and were fined £2.09m.

What was Man City fined for? ›

Manchester City have been fined £2.09m by the Premier League for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off or restart of matches. The champions have accepted the sanction, which relates to rule infringements over the past two seasons, the league has confirmed.

Why has Man City not been punished? ›

Why have Man City not faced punishment? Logistically, the City case is a lot more time-consuming and it will take far longer to reach a punishment verdict, the Premier League have argued.

What punishment was given to Man City? ›

In February 2020, they were banned by UEFA from European competition for two seasons and also fined €30m (£26.8m). Man City took that case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The ban was overturned and the fine was reduced to €10m (£8.9m).

Did Man City pay for their stadium? ›

The stadium is owned by Manchester City Council and leased by the football club on a 'fully repairing' basis. All operating, maintenance and future capital costs are borne by the club, who consequently receive all revenues from stadium users.

Have Man City been proven innocent? ›

The honest answer is no-one knows and of course they will only be punished if they're found guilty. There have been reports a hearing date is in place for the autumn of 2024, with the same reports suggesting a decision by the summer of 2025 – still more than a year away. City have neither confirmed nor denied this.

What would happen to Man City if found guilty? ›

There is some speculation of course as with the headline “Football finance expert believes Manchester City will be relegated if found guilty of FFP,” and that indeed seems to be the growing opinion. Goal.com among others for example has talked of a points deduction or even banishment from the Premier League.

What punishment could Man City face? ›

“The independent commission that will hear the case will have almost limitless powers, and sanctions could range from fines to points deductions to expulsion from the Premier League. Manchester City will of course be aiming to be cleared of all charges, and nothing should be ruled out in this quite extraordinary case.”

Why did Man United get fined? ›

UEFA's Club Financial Control Body has fined Manchester United €300,000 (£256,744) for a "minor breakeven deficit" under its Financial Fair Play rules. The CFCB found United did not meet their target to approach breakeven on football-related business, including player transfers, wages and social taxes.

How much did it cost to buy Man City? ›

Who owns Manchester City? Manchester City are owned by the Abu Dhabi-based Abu Dhabi United Group, anan investment company for the Abu Dhabi royal family, which is owned by Sheikh Mansour. The group purchased the club for £200 million from Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand, in September 2008.

How much did Man City tickets cost? ›

Manchester City Ticket Prices:

Prices for single game tickets typically range from £50 to £150. For fans looking to attend multiple games, Man City season ticket prices start at £299 for juniors and £599 for adults. Visit our website to view available prices and seating options.

What was Man City attendance? ›

Development of visitor numbers
SeasonCompetitionAverage
22/23Premier League53,249
21/22Premier League52,738
20/21Premier League526
19/20Premier League37,097
74 more rows

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