Last updated on June 20, 2025
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Pep Guardiola, said he would try to keep his team talks shorter.
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Manchester City, a top English football team, has been fined over £1 million because they were late starting or restarting several games last season.
The Premier League wants all teams to stick to the schedule, especially since TV companies pay a lot to show the games on time.
Why was Manchester City fined?
Manchester City was fined £1.08 million because they were late starting or restarting 9 matches last season.
The longest delay was over 2 minutes late in the second half of a game against Manchester United in December 2024.
What did the Premier League say?
The Premier League said it’s very important that games start and restart on time.
This helps fans, players, and TV broadcasters know when matches will begin and end.
The league said Man City admitted they were wrong and apologized.
Has this happened before?
Yes. In the 2023–2024 season, Man City was fined even more—£2.09 million—for delaying 22 games.
Their coach, Pep Guardiola, said he would try to keep his team talks shorter.
Are there other problems?
Yes. Manchester City is also facing 115 other charges for possibly breaking money rules between 2009 and 2018.
The club says they did nothing wrong and have proof to back it up.
What does this mean for the future?
Man City has been trying to do better.
In the most recent season, they were late fewer times than before—about 59% fewer delays.
But the Premier League will keep watching, and more fines may come if the team keeps being late.
Why Does Time Matter So Much?
TV companies pay a lot of money to show football games. They want to know exactly when games will start and end.
If teams are late, it messes up the schedule.
