Manchester City Fined £2 Million for Repeated Kick-Off Delays

Premier League sanctions follow 22 breaches over two seasons, unrelated to financial rule charges.

Manchester City accepted fines for 22 instances of delayed kick-offs and restarts.
The fines range from £10,000 to £200,000 per breach, totaling over £2 million.
The delays occurred in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, with the longest being nearly three minutes.
City has reminded players and staff of their responsibilities regarding kick-off rules.
These sanctions are separate from the ongoing financial rule breach case against the club.