Overview

• The club incurred delays totalling 18 minutes and 53 seconds across nine matches last season under Rule L.33.
• Fines escalated from £40,000 for the first breach to £190,000 for the ninth according to the Premier League’s disciplinary framework.
• Manchester City has apologized for the infractions and reminded players and staff of their responsibilities to kick-off and restart matches on time.
• This penalty follows a previous £2.09 million fine imposed for 22 similar breaches in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons.
• City remains under investigation as it awaits the outcome of 115 Financial Fair Play charges dating from 2009 to the 2022/23 campaign.