LONDON — Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said yesterday that the club were confident they could prove their “innocence” after reportedly being found guilty on all but one of 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial rules.

News of the decisions reached by an independent commission was widely reported on Friday but no official announcement has been made by the Premier League and there is, as yet, no indication of any potential punishment.

Abu Dhabi-backed City have always strenuously denied the charges and a club spokesperson said that their position had not changed. It is understood that City will appeal if the reports are confirmed.

Mubarak issued a defiant statement yesterday, underlining his conviction that City would be vindicated, but said he was bound by “strict confidentiality”.

“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,” he said in an open letter.

“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.”

Mubarak added: “There remain many who want to undermine the momentum of our club. We will not give them that opportunity.”

City were charged by the Premier League following an investigation into alleged breaches of regulations between 2009 and 2018.

The Etihad club were accused of failing to provide accurate financial information and details of payments to players and coaches, as well as breaches of financial sustainability rules.

They were also charged with failing to cooperate with an investigation.