A controversy marked the week of Manchester City. Last Monday, the club was accused by the Premier League of breaking several financial rules between the 2009-2010 and 2017-2018 seasons. The situation, moreover, resulted in the team demotion request coached by Pep Guardiola, by their national rivals.
This Friday, the Spanish coach even spoke to the press for the first time after the incident and commented on the subject in a press conference prior to the match against Aston Villa, this Sunday. The commander defended City against the accusations and assured the club’s innocence.
“We are already being treated as guilty, just like in the case with UEFA. The club proved that they were completely innocent and should not have been charged, why would it be different now, where they don’t even have a formal charge, just convictions, recriminations or suggestions?”
“Between 19 Premier League teams accusing us without even giving us the opportunity to defend ourselves and the word of my club, my owner, my CEO, my staff explaining everything during these three or four years. which side I’m on. As with the UEFA lawsuit, we are innocent”, continued the coach.
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Guardiola says he will stay at Manchester City
In addition, Guardiola commented on the possibility of leaving Manchester City if the accusations are proven, which would consequently lead to punishments for the club.
“I’m not going to step down. I can assure you, I’m sure. I want to stay now more than ever. I’ve had doubts during these seven years. But after so many years in the Premier League, I don’t want to go anywhere. [Os dirigentes do City] I wasn’t lied to, just look at what happened to UEFA. We’ve proved it and now it’s the same case. Why wouldn’t I trust my people?”
While there is no definition of the case, Manchester City focuses its attention on the English Premier League. The team, vice-leader of the national team, five points behind Arsenal, faces Aston Villa, at 1:30 pm (BrasΓlia time) this Sunday, for the 23rd round, at the Etihad Stadium.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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