Man City charges LIVE - Punishment update, Andy Burnham statement, new evidence claim

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The latest news on Manchester City after the club were found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, as the deadline to appeal the decision moves ever closer

Hello and welcome to Mirror Football's Manchester City charges live blog for Thursday, October 1.

The Premier League announced earlier this week that City had been found guilty of 114 charges brought against them for financial breaches.

City responded by maintaining their innocence and have until Friday to launch an appeal, with the club expected to do so before the deadline.

It now remains to be seen what punishment is given to City, with reports claiming that chiefs at other football clubs want a sanction to be imposed before the end of the season.

Etihad, the main shirt sponsor for City, meanwhile, have also issued a statement in response saying they are "deeply concerned" by the Premier League's announcement. There are also concerns that City's Abu Dhabi owners could be stripped from the club, something Prime Minister Andy Burnham doesn't want to happen.

Elsewhere, former City chief Chris Bird has claimed his old club might have new evidence to prove their innocence. However, football finance expert Stefan Borson has refuted the claim, insisting that under Premier League rules, City cannot submit new evidence without the independent panel's permission.

Stay tuned for the latest news and updates in our live blog below as the saga continues to unfold...

Welcome

Greetings and welcome to Mirror Football’s LIVE coverage of the latest on the charges that have been brought against Manchester City.

The Premier League confirmed City had been found guilty by an independent commission earlier this week, with City still maintaining their innocence.

We’ll have all of the latest updates right here, so stay tuned!

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