Manchester City Fined Over £2 Million by Premier League for Delayed Kickoffs

Manchester City has been fined more than £2 million by the Premier League for delayed kickoffs and restarts over the past two seasons. The club accepted 22 separate charges and has urged players and staff to adhere to the rules. The sanction is separate from ongoing financial misconduct investigations.

Manchester City have been slapped with a fine exceeding £2 million by the Premier League due to delayed kickoffs and restarts, the league announced on Wednesday.

The club acknowledged breaking the rules over the past two seasons and reached a settlement for 22 separate charges. The Premier League emphasized the importance of adhering to these rules to maintain the competition's highest professional standards.

The league stated this also ensures the broadcast schedule of all 380 games is maintained globally. City has apologized and reminded its players and staff of their responsibilities. This sanction is unrelated to City’s 115 outstanding charges for alleged financial rule breaches.