Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has already addressed what could happen to City
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has promised not to resign even if the team is found guilty of the 115 alleged violations of Premier League rules that date back to 2009.
The Premier League rules that Manchester City is accused of breaking 115 times will be the subject of a hearing that starts next month. The club’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has already stated that he will not step down should the team be proven guilty.
Following a four-year league investigation, City was charged last year for alleged violations that occurred during the 2009–10 season. The club maintains that they are innocent and that they have a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence” to support their denial of the claims.
The Times reports that, if there are no more court delays, the hearing will now take place in September. According to the report, should the most serious accusations made against City turn out to be true, they might be demoted from the Premier League.
Furthermore, Guardiola, who is approaching the end of his contract, has already stated that he would prefer to stay as manager should City be relegated than if they continue to play in the Champions League.
When questioned about the claims against the club last year, Guardiola responded, “At this point, we are innocent until it is proven we are guilty.” “I am aware that many desire it. I sense it, I know it. I’ll hold off. After the phrase has been completed, wait and observe it. We will then come here and explain it.
“But without a doubt, I won’t think about my future if it depends on being in League One or here. Indeed. Being in League One gives us a better chance of staying than being in the Champions League.”
After Everton was penalised 10 points in November for violating the league’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), Guardiola was questioned about the purported violations. Guardiola, meanwhile, maintains that the two situations are “completely different”.
A hearing into City’s alleged 115 breaches of Premier League is set to begin next month ( Image: Getty Images)
“[People ask] ‘Why is Man City in there, and why is Everton penalised for a 10-point deduction?’ There are two distinct cases,” he declared. It isn’t equivalent. To be honest. My people told me it’s entirely different when we spoke.
“All right, so the second one has 115 breaches, which makes it longer and more complex. Thus, hold off. You can then ask me the question once the judge has heard the cases from the solicitors on both sides and a decision has been made.”
