Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has issued a statement after the club was found guilty of 114 Premier League charges.
News broke yesterday that the club was found guilty, with no sanctions decided yet.
Al Mubarak released a statement addressing the situation, writing: "I have been part of this club for 18 years. I have had the privilege to stand with you in the Etihad, at Wembley, and in Istanbul.
"This club matters to me, and you have shown and told me - time and time again - how much Manchester City matters to you. This is why I am writing to you today.
"Following Friday's media reporting, many of you will have spent your evening answering questions and responding to messages from friends, family and colleagues. So have I.
"Here's what I said to my family: 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.
"There are so many things that I would like to be able to share with you to help you understand why we feel so confident in our position.
"But the strict confidentiality of the legal process and our determination to respect it means I cannot do that at the moment. Even this letter underwent several legal checks to make sure it complies."
The chairman's message continued: "I ask you to please carefully read the statement below, which we gave on Friday, and the statement we issued in February 2023 (also below). Every word matters and holds true.
"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.
"We have some exciting moments to look forward to after this international break. We travel to Anfield in a fortnight, and then host Paris St Germain in the Champions League back at Etihad Stadium - moments that give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength of the Manchester City family.
"Thank you, as always, for your constant support."
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Al Mubarak pleaded with supporters to refer to the statement the club issued yesterday addressing the ongoing situation.
It read: "The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality.
"As such, Manchester City FC's position remains consistent with the club's statement of February 2023.
"The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence."
What are City charged for?
City were charged with 115 breaches of Premier League regulations, being found guilty of 114.
- 54 relate to failing to provide accurate financial information between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
- 14 are for failure to provide accurate details for player and manager payments from 2009-10 to 2017-18.
- Five relate to failure in complying with Uefa's rules, including Financial Fair Play, between 2013-14 and 2017-18.
- Seven are for breaching the Premier League's PSR rules between 2015-16 to 2017-18.
- 35 are for failing to cooperate with investigations by the Premier League from December 2018 to February 2023.City were charged with 115 breaches of Premier League regulations, being found guilty of 114.
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