9月30日，24直播网报道，曼城俱乐部因违反英超多项规定，金额高达超过9亿英镑的严重违规行为受到指控。尽管如此，曼城首席执行官索里亚诺向全体员工发出内部通报，强调通过上诉途径将证明俱乐部的清白。然而，据《曼彻斯特晚报》披露，这一判决结果引发了球迷们的极大忧虑。
曼城官方球迷咨询委员会，City Matters，与俱乐部保持着紧密的联系，对英超联盟所发布的公告表达了极大的震惊与沮丧。该委员会已与俱乐部进行沟通，并对主席在坚决消除俱乐部违规指控方面的坚定立场表示了全力支持。在声明中，俱乐部透露了确凿的证据来证明其清白，这一信息给予了委员会极大的安慰。委员会呼吁所有曼城的支持者，在即将到来的比赛中继续为球队加油，展现出球迷们的团结与力量。
The newly established independent fan group, The Citizens Trust, formed earlier this year, has expressed their stance: "We have meticulously examined the statement of the English Premier League's decision to find Manchester City in violation, as well as the club's refutation of the accusations and their determination to appeal. We continue to thoroughly review the comprehensive investigative report of the independent committee released by the Premier League, with certain sections redacted, while urging all Manchester City supporters to maintain a level-headed perspective. Within less than an hour of the ruling being announced, we convened an emergency meeting with the fan association to outline the subsequent steps. As we await the final penalties and the outcome of the appeal, we must comprehensively assess the long-term implications of this matter for the fan trust fund, the Manchester City fan community, and the club's future."
In a timely manner, we intend to engage in dialogue with a broad spectrum of members and fans, encompassing the solicitation of member feedback and the attentive listening to the voices of the fan community. A fan gathering is scheduled to take place in the heart of Manchester in the near future. Amid the numerous uncertainties ahead, it is paramount that all fans stand together in solidarity. Our unity is essential as we navigate through these challenging times.