Manchester City Fined For Late Kick-Offs

Manchester City has been penalized by the Premier League for repeated offences related to late kick-offs and restarts during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.

The infractions, spanning 22 matches since August 2022, have resulted in City being fined over £2 million ($2.6 million).

“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 relating to kick-off and re-start obligations.”

“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.

“It also ensures the broadcast of all 380 League matches around the world is kept to schedule.”

Manchester City “apologised for their accepted breaches” and reminded players and staff of “their responsibilities in complying with Rule. L.33.”