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BBC News and Sky News reported that Manchester City had won their first match since being found guilty of charges relating to breaches of financial rules. BBC News said City were met by boos as they arrived at Anfield and won 3-0. Sky News described a hostile reception from Liverpool fans, with taunts over the guilty verdict, and said Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored. Both channels reported that City deny wrongdoing or maintain they have not broken the rules, and that the club has appealed. BBC News reported that the win was City's sixth in six games, leaving them three points clear at the top and nine points ahead of Liverpool. It said the significance of the result was unclear while a possible points deduction, relegation or expulsion, and the outcome of any appeal, remained unresolved, and that the case could go to court. Sky News also reported that the club was awaiting the result of an appeal and that the situation would remain unresolved unless a punishment was decided. Sky News reported that some Liverpool fans called for City to be thrown out, while some City fans said they expected the club to be cleared on appeal or said they welcomed being described as cheats. Sky News also reported that Andy Burnham said he would publish details of his dealings with Manchester City after pressure from the Tories over his relationship with the club during his time as Manchester Mayor.
Key Claims by Channel
Sunday 20 September 2026
| Claim |  |  |
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| Reported by all 2 channels | ||
| Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in a Premier League match. | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| The result left Manchester City top of the Premier League table, three points clear. | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| Brian Brobbey scored for Sunderland and completed a hat-trick. | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, including their fourth goal. | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| Erling Haaland scored Manchester City's final goal ten minutes from time. | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| Only on one channel | ||
| The match was played at the Etihad Stadium. | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV |
| Manchester City had five wins from five that season. | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| Manchester City took the lead after nine minutes with a free kick. | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV |
| Rayan Cherki scored for Manchester City. | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| Ruben Dias made an acrobatic clearance to prevent the score from becoming 4-4. | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
| ITV1 reported that Manchester City had a new boss and that Pep Guardiola was not present. | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV |
Friday 25 September 2026
| Claim |  |  |  | |  | |  |
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| Widely reported · 6 or more of 7 channels | |||||||
| The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of almost all 115 charges, with sanctions still undecided. | |||||||
| Manchester City indicated it would appeal if it lost the case. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News | ||||
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | |||||||
| Manchester City said its disciplinary inquiry remains ongoing and that some elements are still to be completed confidentially. | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | ||||
| Manchester City said its position remains consistent with its February 2023 statement. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City said it had respected due process for eight years and expected the Premier League board and executive to act independently, impartially, and free from partisan influence. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The charges were first brought in February 2023 after a four-year investigation. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The charges covered the period from 2009 to 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The charges included alleged breaches relating to financial information and reports, non-cooperation, disguised owner funding, off-book payments, UEFA financial fair play, and Premier League profit and sustainability rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by GB News | Reported by Sky News | ||
| The hearing was held behind closed doors in late 2024 and lasted 10 or 12 weeks, according to broadcasters. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported other clubs could bring litigation, citing Chelsea being fined over charges and Everton being fined £35 million following a claim from Burnley. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City did not dispute the reports and did not comment either way when asked if the report was correct. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | ||
| The Manchester City case covered 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023, including charges over failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | ||
| Manchester City, currently top of the Premier League, could face sanctions including relegation, expulsion, retrospective point deductions, or removal of titles. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | ||
| Lisa Nandy urged a swift and fair resolution. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City chairman said the club's intent to prove its innocence is as strong as when the case began. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | |||||||
| The Premier League declined to comment. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported possible sanctions could include a fine, points deductions, or expulsion from the Premier League for the seasons involved, and any sanction might be delayed if Manchester City appeal. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Sky News reported Premier League clubs probably owe more than £4 billion in unpaid transfer fees, raising contagion risk. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Sky News reported UEFA had raised concerns about the dominance of the Premier League and the sums spent by its clubs. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported that under Sheikh Mansour, Manchester City won eight Premier League titles, four FA Cups, seven League Cups, and a Champions League, with six honours coming after the charges were brought. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Sky News reported Manchester City are owned by Sheikh Mansour, now vice president of the United Arab Emirates. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Andy Burnham cautioned against jumping to conclusions about the case. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The allegations against Manchester City included inflated sponsorship income linked to Abu Dhabi ownership. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Former chairman David Bernstein said he was in shock and expressed sympathy for fans. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| It was reported that the claims about Manchester City are unverified and unconfirmed. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
Saturday 26 September 2026
| Claim | | | | | | | |
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| Widely reported · 6 or more of 7 channels | |||||||
| The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of almost all 115 charges, with sanctions still undecided. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | |||
| Manchester City, currently top of the Premier League, could face sanctions including relegation, expulsion, retrospective point deductions, or removal of titles. | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | |||
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | |||||||
| Manchester City said its disciplinary inquiry remains ongoing and that some elements are still to be completed confidentially. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | |
| Manchester City indicated it would appeal if it lost the case. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by Sky News | |
| The charges were first brought in February 2023 after a four-year investigation. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | ||
| The charges included alleged breaches relating to financial information and reports, non-cooperation, disguised owner funding, off-book payments, UEFA financial fair play, and Premier League profit and sustainability rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported other clubs could bring litigation, citing Chelsea being fined over charges and Everton being fined £35 million following a claim from Burnley. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | ||
| Manchester City did not dispute the reports and did not comment either way when asked if the report was correct. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The allegations against Manchester City included inflated sponsorship income linked to Abu Dhabi ownership. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Broadcasters noted Manchester City's multiple Premier League titles and other honours under Sheikh Mansour, with the club currently top of the league. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Former chairman David Bernstein said he was in shock and expressed sympathy for fans. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Lisa Nandy urged a swift and fair resolution. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by Sky News | ||
| The Manchester City chairman said the club's intent to prove its innocence is as strong as when the case began. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Only on one channel | |||||||
| In 2020 Manchester City were found to have broken UEFA rules, appealed, and had a two-year European ban overturned. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| In a related financial case, Everton were deducted points and Burnley received over 30 million pounds in compensation. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The hearing took 12 weeks and ended in December 2024, with 19 months taken to reach this point. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City were bought by Sheikh Mansour in 2008. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The 2010 NRL Melbourne Storm case saw the club stripped of two titles and lose major sponsors after a salary cap breach. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Former Manchester City midfielder Roger E said the club's success was deserved and expressed confidence in its innocence. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| An academic expert cited by BBC News said the case raised questions about competitive integrity and tested the Premier League's credibility. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Sun asked whether Manchester City could be expelled from the Premier League. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City could not take the case to CAS if unhappy with the review. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| It was reported that the claims about Manchester City are unverified and unconfirmed. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
Sunday 27 September 2026
| Claim | | | | | | | |
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| Widely reported · 6 or more of 7 channels | |||||||
| The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of almost all 115 charges, with sanctions still undecided. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | |
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | |||||||
| Manchester City said its disciplinary inquiry remains ongoing and that some elements are still to be completed confidentially. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City indicated it would appeal if it lost the case. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The charges were first brought in February 2023 after a four-year investigation. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported other clubs could bring litigation, citing Chelsea being fined over charges and Everton being fined £35 million following a claim from Burnley. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City, currently top of the Premier League, could face sanctions including relegation, expulsion, retrospective point deductions, or removal of titles. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City could not take the case to CAS if unhappy with the review. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City chairman said the club's intent to prove its innocence is as strong as when the case began. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| It was reported that the claims about Manchester City are unverified and unconfirmed. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Al Mubarak's reference to past challenges was linked to Manchester City's successful challenge to a two-year Champions League ban in 2020 after initially being found to have broken UEFA financial rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City filed an appeal on Thursday 1 October, arguing the ruling contained material errors and was unsafe, and that sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government rather than Sheikh Mansour. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | |||||||
| The charges included alleged breaches relating to financial information and reports, non-cooperation, disguised owner funding, off-book payments, UEFA financial fair play, and Premier League profit and sustainability rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City case covered 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023, including charges over failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The allegations against Manchester City included inflated sponsorship income linked to Abu Dhabi ownership. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Former chairman David Bernstein said he was in shock and expressed sympathy for fans. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Financial rules were introduced in European football from 2011 to limit spending. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The appeals process could take months or years. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Broadcasters reported suggestions the ruling could strain UK relations with the UAE, lead to Manchester City's Abu Dhabi ownership selling the club, and prompt rival clubs to pursue losses of hundreds of millions of pounds. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The sanctions available to the Premier League are a reprimand, a fine, a points deduction or expulsion, and a combination remains possible. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| An appeal would not be a retrial and would focus on the legal process rather than re-examining every charge from scratch. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Chelsea were found guilty earlier this year of rule breaches over secret payments linked to transfers during the 2010s. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| There is no precedent for the scale of the charges facing Manchester City, while Everton and Nottingham Forest received points deductions in previous seasons for financial breaches. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| When the news broke, the club's first social media post was a goal from a recent game. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Reported supporter calls included severe punishment, demotion, or expulsion for the club. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The Football Association said the case has significant implications for the integrity of the game. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein said a financial punishment would not be sufficient. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Culture Secretary said Manchester City were contesting the charges and had the right to appeal. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Culture Secretary intervened in an effort to accelerate the process. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
Tuesday 29 September 2026
| Claim | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widely reported · 6 or more of 7 channels | |||||||
| The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of almost all 115 charges, with sanctions still undecided. | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | |||||
| Manchester City indicated it would appeal if it lost the case. | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by Sky News | |||||
| Manchester City, currently top of the Premier League, could face sanctions including relegation, expulsion, retrospective point deductions, or removal of titles. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | ||
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | |||||||
| Manchester City said its disciplinary inquiry remains ongoing and that some elements are still to be completed confidentially. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported other clubs could bring litigation, citing Chelsea being fined over charges and Everton being fined £35 million following a claim from Burnley. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The allegations against Manchester City included inflated sponsorship income linked to Abu Dhabi ownership. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | ||||
| Manchester City could not take the case to CAS if unhappy with the review. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City chairman said the club's intent to prove its innocence is as strong as when the case began. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano gave no comment when approached by BBC ONE West in Copenhagen. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| Manchester City's chief executive told employees there was irrefutable evidence that the money did not come from the owner. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Broadcasters reported calls for a ban or a very high fine as punishment, rather than a financial penalty. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | |||||||
| The charges were first brought in February 2023 after a four-year investigation. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The charges included alleged breaches relating to financial information and reports, non-cooperation, disguised owner funding, off-book payments, UEFA financial fair play, and Premier League profit and sustainability rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City case covered 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023, including charges over failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Former chairman David Bernstein said he was in shock and expressed sympathy for fans. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Lisa Nandy urged a swift and fair resolution. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Noel Gallagher said he was shocked by the findings. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The ruling cited Manchester City's failures to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation, including non-cooperation and dishonest statements. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The appeals process could take weeks, months or years. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the matter was serious, Manchester City had the right to appeal, and the process should run its course. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Lisa Nandy said the Football Governance Act and an independent football regulator had been introduced, and Premier League rules and their application needed review. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City filed accounts that concealed its true finances from auditors and regulators. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| Pep Guardiola said he remained behind the club, its owner, chairman, players and supporters, and that they would get through it together. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
Wednesday 30 September 2026
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| Widely reported · 6 or more of 7 channels | |||||||
| The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of almost all 115 charges, with sanctions still undecided. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | ||
| Manchester City indicated it would appeal if it lost the case. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | |
| The allegations against Manchester City included inflated sponsorship income linked to Abu Dhabi ownership. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | |||||||
| Manchester City said its disciplinary inquiry remains ongoing and that some elements are still to be completed confidentially. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported other clubs could bring litigation, citing Chelsea being fined over charges and Everton being fined £35 million following a claim from Burnley. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City case covered 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023, including charges over failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| Manchester City, currently top of the Premier League, could face sanctions including relegation, expulsion, retrospective point deductions, or removal of titles. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| Lisa Nandy urged a swift and fair resolution. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City could not take the case to CAS if unhappy with the review. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | |
| The Manchester City chairman said the club's intent to prove its innocence is as strong as when the case began. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| It was reported that the claims about Manchester City are unverified and unconfirmed. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| Manchester City's chief executive told employees there was irrefutable evidence that the money did not come from the owner. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The case was described as the biggest of its kind in living memory, and the official finding was described as the biggest scandal in Premier League history. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | |||||||
| The charges included alleged breaches relating to financial information and reports, non-cooperation, disguised owner funding, off-book payments, UEFA financial fair play, and Premier League profit and sustainability rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Former chairman David Bernstein said he was in shock and expressed sympathy for fans. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Rodri said the club was innocent and its achievements could not be diminished. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Noel Gallagher said he was shocked by the findings. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano gave no comment when approached by BBC ONE West in Copenhagen. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| Premier League revenues have risen 3,100 per cent since 1992. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Pep Guardiola said he remained behind the club, its owner, chairman, players and supporters, and that they would get through it together. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The commission found some evidence was dishonest and false, and that submitted accounts misled football authorities and auditors. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Sheikh Mansour owns Manchester City and was representing the UAE in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The allegations first surfaced in leaks from a football hacker, and the hearings took place two years ago. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Many Premier League transfer deals were done on credit, leaving clubs owing large sums. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| UEFA is concerned about the Premier League's financial dominance in Europe. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
Thursday 1 October 2026
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widely reported · 6 or more of 8 channels | ||||||||
| The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of almost all 115 charges, with sanctions still undecided. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | ||
| Manchester City, currently top of the Premier League, could face sanctions including relegation, expulsion, retrospective point deductions, or removal of titles. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The allegations against Manchester City included inflated sponsorship income linked to Abu Dhabi ownership. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | ||
| Manchester City denied any wrongdoing. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | |
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | ||||||||
| BBC News reported other clubs could bring litigation, citing Chelsea being fined over charges and Everton being fined £35 million following a claim from Burnley. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City case covered 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023, including charges over failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Former chairman David Bernstein said he was in shock and expressed sympathy for fans. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City could not take the case to CAS if unhappy with the review. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | ||
| The Manchester City chairman said the club's intent to prove its innocence is as strong as when the case began. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Downing Street said Manchester City are not above the rules and should face appropriate consequences if wrongdoing is established. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Concerns were reportedly raised with Labour whips over the Prime Minister's remarks. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Only on one channel | ||||||||
| It was reported that the claims about Manchester City are unverified and unconfirmed. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Rodri said the club was innocent and its achievements could not be diminished. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Noel Gallagher said he was shocked by the findings. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City's chief executive told employees there was irrefutable evidence that the money did not come from the owner. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Pep Guardiola said he remained behind the club, its owner, chairman, players and supporters, and that they would get through it together. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Etihad Airways said it could take legal action against the Premier League after Manchester City were found guilty of serious financial rule breaches. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | |
| Etihad Airways is Manchester City's main sponsor. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Andy Burnham said he would be concerned if Manchester City's owners sold up and thanked them for their investment in Manchester. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| A BBC TWO panelist described the prime minister's intervention as extraordinary, said Manchester City had cheated on an industrial scale, and linked the owners' Manchester investment to sportswashing. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A BBC TWO panelist said Manchester City should face severe punishment, with relegation the minimum and a fine pointless, if the club is not cleared on appeal. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A BBC TWO panelist said the crossover between Manchester City's owners and top Abu Dhabi government was a problem and called for guardrails around football. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| David said the process was ongoing, declined to comment, called for sleaze to be removed from football, and cited Southend United and the football governance act's protections. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A BBC TWO panelist said penalising Manchester City's owners and reducing their investment in Manchester would be corruption. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A BBC TWO panelist said the Premier League's integrity was potentially at stake, commended it for pursuing the case, but said it had taken too long. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| David Bernstein said his former club might have to leave the Premier League. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Burnham changed position and now says no one is above the rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| A club's status as a top global side was reported to be under threat. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The allegations originated in leaked documents and the verdict had been pending since 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City filed an appeal on Thursday 1 October, arguing the ruling contained material errors and was unsafe, and that sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government rather than Sheikh Mansour. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
Friday 2 October 2026
| Claim | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widely reported · 6 or more of 8 channels | ||||||||
| The Athletic reported that Manchester City was found guilty of almost all 115 charges, with sanctions still undecided. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City, currently top of the Premier League, could face sanctions including relegation, expulsion, retrospective point deductions, or removal of titles. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The allegations against Manchester City included inflated sponsorship income linked to Abu Dhabi ownership. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | ||||||||
| Manchester City indicated it would appeal if it lost the case. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| BBC News reported other clubs could bring litigation, citing Chelsea being fined over charges and Everton being fined £35 million following a claim from Burnley. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City case covered 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023, including charges over failing to provide accurate financial information from 2009 to 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Former chairman David Bernstein said he was in shock and expressed sympathy for fans. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City could not take the case to CAS if unhappy with the review. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City's chief executive told employees there was irrefutable evidence that the money did not come from the owner. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Andy Burnham said he would be concerned if Manchester City's owners sold up and thanked them for their investment in Manchester. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Downing Street said Manchester City are not above the rules and should face appropriate consequences if wrongdoing is established. | Reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Manchester City filed an appeal on Thursday 1 October, arguing the ruling contained material errors and was unsafe, and that sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government rather than Sheikh Mansour. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Under Premier League rules, the appeal will be reviewed by a fresh panel within 12 weeks, with a 30-day period before any sanction and any sporting sanctions decided by a separate hearing. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City denied wrongdoing and were preparing an appeal against the Premier League charges before a deadline the next day. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | ||||||||
| The Manchester City chairman said the club's intent to prove its innocence is as strong as when the case began. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| It was reported that the claims about Manchester City are unverified and unconfirmed. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Rodri said the club was innocent and its achievements could not be diminished. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Noel Gallagher said he was shocked by the findings. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano gave no comment when approached by BBC ONE West in Copenhagen. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Pep Guardiola said he remained behind the club, its owner, chairman, players and supporters, and that they would get through it together. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Concerns were reportedly raised with Labour whips over the Prime Minister's remarks. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| David Bernstein said his former club might have to leave the Premier League. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Burnham changed position and now says no one is above the rules. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A club's status as a top global side was reported to be under threat. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The allegations originated in leaked documents and the verdict had been pending since 2018. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The Premier League confirmed it received Manchester City's appeal and said the remaining process would stay private. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A spokesperson for Andy Burnham described the guilty verdict as serious. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Dame Meg Hillier, the Labour MP who chairs the House of Commons Treasury Committee, called on tax authorities to say whether they are examining tax implications of the case. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Conservatives described the Prime Minister's original comments as completely out of touch. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City previously won an appeal overturning a UEFA ban and fine about six years earlier. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Rui Pinto, the Football Leaks founder, said he was due to make a statement later on Friday, without specifying whether it concerned this case. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A panellist argued that Manchester City should face relegation as a minimum sanction rather than a fine. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Liberal Democrats called on Andy Burnham to disclose details of any meetings with Manchester City's owners. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Bloomberg reported that Andy Burnham's remarks caused concern among lawmakers and Foreign Office officials over laws banning political influence. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by GB News | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
Friday 9 October 2026
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|---|---|---|---|
| Reported by all 3 channels | |||
| Manchester City were reported to have been found guilty of breaching financial rules. | |||
| Maresca said he trusts the club amid an ongoing process, citing the people there and his reasons for joining. | Reported by ITV | ||
| Maresca said Manchester City's past achievements and titles did not feel tainted, citing the effort during the treble season. | Reported by ITV | ||
| Reported by a few · 2 channels | |||
| Enzo Maresca held the first Manchester City news conference since the independent commission's findings were made public, ahead of the club's match against Liverpool, with most questions concerning the findings. | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News | |
| Maresca said there was an ongoing process and that the club understood the seriousness of the situation, while he focused on what he could control, including preparing to win at Anfield. | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | |||
| Maresca was asked whether he would match Pep Guardiola's commitment to stay if Manchester City were relegated. | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City were unbeaten in the Premier League season and top of the league. | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The next major developments were expected to be an appeal and any sanctions, with the issue set to continue into the new year at least. | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Sky News asked Maresca whether his reference to the controversy as noise was dismissive and whether he understood anger over the commission's findings. | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Maresca said he would still have returned to manage Manchester City in place of Guardiola even if he had known the commission would find the club guilty. | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Enzo Maresca declined to fully commit to remaining at City regardless of developments. | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Sky News | |
Sunday 11 October 2026
| Claim | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widely reported · 3 or more of 4 channels | ||||
| Manchester City were reported to have been found guilty of breaching financial rules. | ||||
| Manchester City denied wrongdoing and appealed, with sanctions possibly imposed before the appeal concludes. | Reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | ||
| Reported by a few · 2 channels | ||||
| Liverpool finished as runners-up to Manchester City in 2014, 2019 and 2022, twice by a single point. | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Manchester City players were expected to face a hostile reception at Anfield, with banners and slogans anticipated. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Sky News and BBC ONE West gave different accounts of the scale of financial charges, citing all but one of 115 charges and a majority of financial breaches respectively. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Security and policing were increased at Anfield ahead of Manchester City's match against Liverpool. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | |
| The Premier League case against Manchester City covered a nine-year period and involved more than £800m. | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | |
| Only on one channel | ||||
| Enzo Maresca declined to fully commit to remaining at City regardless of developments. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The accusation is that Manchester City engaged in financial doping by over-inflating revenues. | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Liverpool and other clubs were reported to feel aggrieved over losses during the seasons in question, with some accusing Manchester City of over-inflating revenues. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A win for Manchester City would put them three points clear of Arsenal. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | |
| Manchester City and Liverpool were both unbeaten in the Premier League season. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Erling Haaland gave an interview to calm supporters and encourage them to enjoy the occasion. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | |
| Manchester City away fans might bring inflatable bananas as a show of solidarity. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City's manager said he trusts the club and does not believe the treble season is tainted. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Manchester City match against Liverpool was goalless at half-time. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
Monday 12 October 2026
| Claim | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widely reported · 3 or more of 4 channels | ||||
| Manchester City were reported to have been found guilty of breaching financial rules. | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by Sky News | ||
| Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 after Liverpool had a player sent off, extending their winning run to six league matches. | Reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | |
| Reported by a few · 2 channels | ||||
| Andy Burnham said he will publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City from his time as mayor. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City were given a hostile reception by Liverpool fans. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City denied wrongdoing and appealed against the verdict. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Only on one channel | ||||
| Security and policing were increased at Anfield ahead of Manchester City's match against Liverpool. | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City's manager said he trusts the club and does not believe the treble season is tainted. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The Premier League charges against Manchester City covered 2009 to 2018, and Liverpool finished as runners-up to City in 2014, 2019 and 2022. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City were three points clear at the top of the table and nine points ahead of Liverpool. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Possible punishments included a large points deduction, relegation or expulsion. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The outcome of any appeal was unknown and the case could go to court or beyond football jurisdiction. | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Liverpool fans called for Manchester City to be expelled, with one saying they should be in the Conference League for costing Liverpool three titles. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Some Manchester City fans expressed confidence that the club would be cleared on appeal. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Some Manchester City fans said they welcomed being described as cheats. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored for Manchester City. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas, described as a throwback to the era before Abu Dhabi ownership. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Some Manchester City fans expressed anger at the media and said they feared for their safety. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| A police officer was taken to hospital with a serious facial injury after an arrest at the Liverpool v Manchester City game. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Merseyside Police reported 10 arrests during its policing operation at Anfield for the Liverpool v Manchester City match. | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by Sky News | |
This is a cross-channel consensus summary, not an objective account. Consensus can be uniformly wrong, or omit what only one channel covered.
Timeline
Where this topic appeared. Cells show coverage time and are darker when there was more coverage.
| Date | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One | BBC Two | Channel 4 | GB News | ITV | Sky News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 14 October 2026 | — | — | 1m 38s 1.6% | — | — | — | 2m 50s 2.1% | — |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | — | 1m 35s 1.4% | — | — | — | — | 2m 24s 2.8% | 3m 23s 3.4% |
| Sunday 11 October 2026 | — | 8m 3s 6.6% | 4m 45s 4.5% | — | — | — | 2m 30s 11.9% | 21m 40s 22.1% |
| Saturday 10 October 2026 | — | 23m 6s 19.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | — | — | 7m 29s 7.3% | — | — | — | 5m 11s 13.4% | 2m 28s 2.3% |
| Thursday 8 October 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1m 18s 1.5% | 1m 8s 1.2% |
| Monday 5 October 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11m 46s 9.2% | — |
| Sunday 4 October 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1m 32s 1.5% |
| Saturday 3 October 2026 | — | 39m 4s 30.7% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friday 2 October 2026 | 2m 28s 6.4% | 12m 34s 10.1% | 8m 50s 9.0% | — | 2m 24s 4.7% | 13m 30s 16.7% | 7m 8.5% | 3m 46s 3.8% |
| Thursday 1 October 2026 | — | — | 6m 20s 4.1% | 7m 39s 11.1% | — | 5m 15s 7.0% | — | 48s 0.8% |
| Wednesday 30 September 2026 | 1m 29s 4.0% | 10m 50s 9.2% | 10m 18s 10.5% | — | — | — | 2m 40s 3.0% | 9m 57s 9.3% |
| Tuesday 29 September 2026 | 4m 2s 9.8% | 10m 21s 9.3% | 5m 58s 6.0% | — | 3m 34s 6.8% | 4m 10s 5.1% | 7m 37s 11.5% | 8m 4s 7.8% |
| Monday 28 September 2026 | — | — | 3m 31s 6.4% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunday 27 September 2026 | — | 10m 21s 8.7% | — | — | — | — | — | 3m 47s 3.6% |
| Saturday 26 September 2026 | 46s 47.4% | 19m 49s 16.1% | 12m 33s 38.5% | — | 3m 29s 21.2% | 40s 3.1% | 8m 22s 33.8% | 36m 44s 38.1% |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 4m 1s 10.8% | 18m 14.8% | 18m 53s 19.1% | — | 3m 13s 11.6% | 5m 20s 7.5% | 12m 59s 16.7% | 29m 13s 28.2% |
| Sunday 20 September 2026 | — | — | — | — | 1m 14s 4.7% | — | 1m 26s 6.5% | — |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 | — | — | 1m 13s 2.6% | — | — | — | — | — |