Pep Guardiola has stated that next month, Manchester City will learn the outcome of their hearing over 115 charges of suspected financial violations in the Premier League. The previous four Premier League titles have been won by City, but there have been serious doubts about their future, with penalties ranging from hefty fines to point deductions. During the hearing, which took place between September and December of last year, the city strongly refuted the claims.
If the champions are found guilty, the independent commission has unrestricted authority to punish them. Guardiola has now acknowledged that the final decision is only a few weeks away, and a verdict was anticipated in the first quarter of 2025. The City manager made the admission after being questioned about whether they had considered the prospect of a future transfer restriction when they planned their January window, which saw them spend £180 million. “I believe there will be a verdict and a sentence in a month,” Guardiola stated. We’ll then examine what I think of what has transpired thus far.
Pep reveals when to expect outcome of 115 charges investigation
The Citizens are now in fifth place in the Premier League, 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool, and might miss out on the Champions League next season. There is a good chance that City will soon be ousted from the tournament because they have a tough two-leg playoff match against Real Madrid this month for a spot in the round of 16. Last Sunday, Arsenal humiliated Guardiola’s team 5-1 at the Emirates, forcing him to watch from the sidelines as the Gunners showed their defensive weakness.
Although City acquired defenders Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov from Manchester in January, it is unclear if they will be able to adjust to Premier League play given that they are only 19 and 20 years old, respectively. Given that he has more experience playing as a number eight than a number six, it would be remarkable if midfielder Nico Gonzalez could make up for the injured Spaniard. Gonzalez was added to the team in an attempt to regain control in Rodri’s absence. A severe penalty imposed by the Premier League would simply make the team’s problems worse and force Guardiola to use his current roster in spite of its many shortcomings.
