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Man City fined! Pep Guardiola's side rocked by Premier League sanction as they continue to await verdict on 115 charges in FFP trial

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<p>Manchester City have been fined around £800,000 after admitting to nine breaches of Premier League Rule L.33, which relates to punctuality at kick-offs and second-half restarts. Each violation increased in penalty, with fines ranging from £40k to £190k. One notable breach occurred in December’s Manchester derby, where City were late to start both halves.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>On Thursday, the Premier League announced: "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 in relation to kick-off and re-start obligations.</p><p>"The breaches occurred in nine Premier League matches during the 2024/25 season.</p><p>"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.</p><p>"It also ensures the broadcast of every Premier League match is kept to schedule."</p>

WHAT THE PREMIER LEAGUE STATEMENT READ

<p>While the L.33 fine is relatively minor, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/why-man-city-avoid-severe-ffp-punishment-points-deduction-premier-league-expulsion-115-charge-case-pep-guardiola-reassurance/blt523ea44755ad66c5" target="_blank">Manchester City still face 115 charges related to alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations</a> — a case that could carry far more serious consequences. The Citizens have denied any wrongdoing and are awaiting the trial’s outcome, which will dominate headlines when proceedings begin, as punishment could <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/finance-expert-claims-man-city-docked-100-points-relegated-premier-league-guilty-verdict-ffp-trial/blte653916c8ad8c066" target="_blank">see the eight-time Premier League champions relegated to the Championship</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>For now, all that Pep Guardiola and his side can do is to continue working on the side through the Club World Cup and the pre-season, as they look to return to form following a torrid time last season, which saw them end up trophyless.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?

Man City fined! Pep Guardiola's side rocked by Premier League sanction as they continue to await verdict on 115 charges in FFP trial | Goal.com

Manchester City have been fined £800k for repeated late kick-offs — but all eyes remain on their looming Financial Fair Play charges.

Man City fined! Pep Guardiola&apos;s side rocked by Premier League sanction as they continue to await verdict on 115 charges in FFP trial

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