Abhay Singh
Manager Pep Guardiola ensured that the impending verdict concerning Manchester City’s alleged financial regulation breaches would not have any impact on the team’s performance.
He confidently stated this ahead of their upcoming home game against Ipswich Town on Saturday, emphasizing the players’ ability to remain focused and give their best regardless of external circumstances.
The club could face penalties such as a points deduction or relegation
Manchester City, owned by Abu Dhabi United Group, was charged with 115 counts in February 2023, potentially leading to penalties like points deduction or relegation if found guilty.
Due to their violations of the league’s profit and sustainability regulations, Nottingham Forest and Everton were deducted points in the previous season.
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.
“I am happy it starts soon and hopefully it finishes soon”
Pep Guardiola said “I am happy it starts soon and hopefully it finishes soon for the benefit of all of us, Especially for the club, but for all the other Premier League clubs, like for all the people that don’t wait for the sentence.”
He added “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 always we have done.”
After winning the treble in the 2022–2023 season, City added a record fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, despite the ongoing worries surrounding the team.
Guardiola commented about the effect of charges on players’ form, he said “No, we have been three or four years talking about that. We know it is going to happen, we accept it and focus on our matches.”
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