Wat-Not Staff
The Premier League allegations against Man City have alarmed manager Pep Guardiola, who has insisted that they would not have an impact on the team’s on-field performance. Man City may be subject to fines, including the loss of points, after the Premier League charged the team with breaking financial regulations over a nine-year period. Guardiola is still optimistic, though, that his team will continue to play with intensity and contend for the championship.
Man City’s Charges
Following their acquisition by the Abu Dhabi United Group-owned City Football, City was charged with 115 counts in February 2023. If proven guilty, the team can be subject to sanctions like a reduction in points or relegation. Due to their violations of the profit and sustainability regulations of the league, Nottingham Forest and Everton were deducted points in the previous campaign.
City is contesting the claims and denies them. A group with no political affiliation will examine claims made as early as 2009. City will accept the decision, according to Guardiola.
What Guardiola Said About the Changes
“I am happy it starts soon and hopefully it finishes soon for the benefit of all of us,” Guardiola said. “Especially for the club, but for all the other Premier League clubs, like for all the people that don’t wait for the sentence.
“I wish from deep in my heart to go to the trial, the independent panel – and I say it again, independent panel – and as soon as possible release what happened, and we will accept like we have always done,” he further added.
According to The Times of London, the lawsuit will begin with a hearing next month, and the result will be revealed in the beginning of the next year.
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