In an open letter on Saturday, Al Mubarak said the process was far from over. “The Premier League process still has a long way to run and our confidence and intent in proving the club’s innocence is just as strong as when this began.”
He said he had spent Friday evening answering questions from family, as fans had. He was limited in what he could add because of confidentiality. “Even this letter underwent several legal checks to make sure it complies.”
He pointed supporters back to Friday’s club statement and the February 2023 response issued when the charges were first published. That earlier statement said City were surprised by the allegations given the material already supplied to the league, and that the club welcomed an independent review of what it called “irrefutable evidence” in its favour.
City have always denied wrongdoing. They are expected to appeal. The Premier League has declined to comment, calling the process confidential.
Al Mubarak asked for patience. “While some people have been quick to reach their own conclusions and there is so much noise swirling around us, nothing has changed. We have faced challenges together before and have prevailed. There remain many who want to undermine the momentum of our club. We will not give them that opportunity.”
No official verdict or sanction has been published. A sanctions hearing would follow any confirmed finding, with possible penalties ranging from a points deduction to relegation or expulsion. Until that process ends, City’s public position is unchanged: they intend to fight the case and say they can clear their name.