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Man City charges news: Pep Guardiola returns as nightmare double punishment emerges

The latest news on Manchester City after the club were found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules

By Amie Wilson · Manchester Evening News

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 8:47 AM

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Pep Guardiola will return to the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City face potential secondary punishments from UEFA over financial breaches.
Manchester City were found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches and have submitted an appeal.
Sky Sports reports UEFA is monitoring the situation and may take separate disciplinary action if the verdict stands.

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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to return to the Etihad Stadium for a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain following the club's guilty verdict for 114 Premier League financial rule breaches. Manchester City have appealed the decision, but reports indicate they could face a secondary punishment from UEFA if the ruling is upheld.

Guardiola publicly voiced his unwavering support for the club, players, and manager Enzo Maresca. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent stated that the squad received club reassurances, while former captain Kyle Walker defended the team's past achievements amid the ongoing appeal process.

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