Manchester City faces substantial sanctions from the Premier League after an independent panel found the club had acted in bad faith and broken numerous rules over financial fair play. The club was found guilty on almost all of more than 100 charges, though it maintains its innocence and plans to appeal the verdict.
The Premier League has not issued an official statement, but sources confirmed to The Guardian the guilty verdict. City officials expressed surprise at the timing of the news, stating that the process is still ongoing. The club is confident of winning its appeal. tbzikra.org
