“I want all Manchester City fans around the world to know that I am here. More than ever before. I stand, have always stood and will always stand behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran (Soriano), the players, the staff, Enzo (Maresca) and you, our very special fans”. came from Guardiola on social media when news broke that Manchester City had been found guilty of a landslide breach of Financial Fair Play rules. Now Guardiola returns to the Etihad.
According to BBC Sport and The Times, the manager who has led City to 20 titles is expected to be in place at the Etihad Stadium when Manchester City host PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday next week.
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This is Manchester City’s first home game since an independent commission at the end of September found the club guilty of extensive breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. Pep Guardiola’s presence will give supporters a sore boost after weeks of chaos.
Outwardly, it also shows that Pep Guardiola physically follows up on his statements last month to City supporters: “Let me make one thing clear: we will get through this together. I love you all”.
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