A verdict is expected in the coming months on alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations by City of Manchester This will not affect the performance of the players, he assured. Pep Guardiola before Saturday’s home game against Ipswich Town. City was charged in February 2023 with 115 charges since it was acquired by City Football, which is owned by the Abu Dhabi United Group. The club may face penalties such as points deduction or relegation if found guilty.
Nottingham Forest and Everton had points docked last season for breaching the league’s retention and revenue rules. The city denied the allegations and contested them. An independent commission will examine the allegations, which date back to 2009. Guardiola said City would accept the verdict.
The Times of London said a hearing in the case will begin next month and the outcome will be known next year. “I’m happy that it starts soon and I hope it ends soon for the sake of all of us,” Guardiola told reporters. “Especially for the club, but for all the other Premier League clubs, as well as for all the people who are not waiting for the verdict.”
“I wish from the bottom of my heart that the trial comes and that there is an independent court. I repeat, independent court, and know what happened as soon as possible, and we will accept it as we always do. “
Despite lingering concerns surrounding the club, City added a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season after winning the treble in the 2022-23 season. Asked about the effect of the case on his team, Guardiola responded: “No, we have been talking about it for three or four years. We know it will happen, we accept it and we focus on our games.”
Source: La Verdad
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