Guardiola: "I hope the investigation into City’s violations will conclude soon — for the benefit of all of us"

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed hope for a swift resolution to the investigation concerning the club's 115 breaches of financial fair play regulations in the Premier League.

"I am happy that it starts soon and hopefully it will finish soon. For the benefit of all of us, especially the club but also other Premier League clubs and all the people who don't wait for the sentence.

I wish, from deep in my heart, we go to the trial, and the independent panel as soon as possible release what happened and we will accept like always we have.

Will this situation affect the team? No. We have been talking about that for three or four years," Guardiola told the Daily Mail

In February 2023, the Premier League accused Manchester City of 115 violations of financial fair play rules that occurred from the 2009/10 season through to the 2017/18 season. Reports indicate that hearings on the matter are expected to begin in mid to late September. Should City be found guilty, they could face point deductions or even exclusion from England's top division.

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