Pep Guardiola looks forward to a favorable outcome as Manchester City’s independent hearing began on Monday.
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GUARDIOLA LOOKS FORWARD TO CITY’S FINANCIAL REGULATIONS BREACH HEARING
Furthermore, Guardiola looks forward to City’s alleged financial regulations breach hearing.
Moreover, Guardiola remained optimistic about the club’s situation amid the hearing’s uncertain outcome.
“An independent panel will decide, and I am looking forward to the decision,” the City manager told a news conference on Friday.
“I am not a lawyer. (Striker) Erling (Haaland) is not a lawyer. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty,” he added.
City was implicated in several charges of breaching Premier League’s financial regulations dating back from 2009 to 2018.
British media dubbed the hearing the “sports trial of the century,” and ESPN reported that it was expected to begin on Monday.
On the other hand, the trial is expected to last for two months.
The final verdict – including any appeal – is expected to be completed by the end of the 2024-25 season.
CITY BRACES FOR POSSIBLE PREMIER LEAGUE RELEGATION, POINTS DEDUCTIONS
Moreover, City braces for possible huge fines, Premier League relegation, and points deduction if the club is found guilty of some or all of the charges.
Furthermore, a negative outcome could blot the club’s impressive record in English history throughout the years.
City is revered for winning eight Premier League titles, one Champions League, three FA Cups, and six League Cups.
Additionally, the team has won one UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup title, adding to its impressive resume.
City has since been brought by Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008.
CITY MANAGER AWARE OF ‘WHAT PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO’ IN HEARING
Furthermore, the City manager is aware of “what people are looking forward to” in the hearing.
“We’re going to see,” Guardiola said.
“I know what people are looking forward to, what they expect, I know, what I read for many, many years,” he added.
City is accused of failing to provide accurate financial information and of failing to fully disclose player and manager remuneration.
Incidentally, the club is also being tried for breaches of Premier League and UEFA financial fair play regulations.
The hearing put a dark cloud on City’s current Premier League season as the club seeks a fifth title in succession.
