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Pep Guardiola makes feelings clear on Man City 115 charges verdict as Liverpool impact clear

Former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has broken his silence on the club after they were found guilty of breaching all financial charges by an independent commission

By Isaac Seelochan · Liverpool Echo

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:39 PM

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Pep Guardiola publicly backed Manchester City after an independent commission found the club guilty of financial rule breaches.
The breaches span nine years between 2009 and 2018, and Manchester City is understood to be appealing the verdict.
Possible punishments for City include heavy points deductions, fines, title stripping, or relegation.

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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced his full support for the club after an independent commission found them guilty of financial rule breaches. The Premier League confirmed the ruling covering regulations between 2009 and 2018, which the club reportedly plans to appeal. Guardiola posted a public message pledging allegiance to the club, leadership, and supporters, affirming they would endure the situation together.

Manchester City faces potential sanctions including points deductions, fines, title stripping, or relegation. Now managed by Enzo Maresca, City is scheduled to face Liverpool at Anfield on October 11 after the international break.

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