The Premier League champions have spent years contesting allegations relating to their financial dealings between 2009 and 2018, with the case becoming one of the most significant legal battles in the history of English football.
The Premier League's statement, released on Tuesday, September 29, confirmed reports that had emerged several days earlier, while providing further details about the commission's findings and the next steps in a case that began publicly in 2023.
Michael Carrick faces increased pressure at Manchester United after Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Fulham left the club with just five points from five Premier League matches, matching its joint-worst start in 12 years.
The most revealing part of the Premier League’s latest VAR controversy was not the goal that should never have stood. It was what happened after the mistake had been acknowledged.
Manchester City maintained their flawless start to the Premier League season after surviving a thrilling 5-3 battle against Sunderland on Sunday, September 20, while Liverpool claimed an important away victory and Manchester United rescued a late point at Fulham.
Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the 2026/27 season after surviving a dramatic late Tottenham fightback to claim a 3-2 win in north London.
Mikel Arteta’s side arrived at the south coast with a perfect league record, but Brighton delivered a performance that left Arsenal struggling for answers from the opening stages.
 Liverpool's momentum from their midweek Champions League win over Atletico Madrid failed to carry over into the Premier League, as Fulham held Andoni Iraola's side to a goalless draw at Anfield to claim their first point of the season.
Joao Pedro once again proved to be Chelsea's saving grace, scoring a vital second-half equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw against a resilient Hull City side at Stamford Bridge, though the result did little to ease growing concerns over Xabi Alonso's defensive setup.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.