Man City were charged in February by the Premier League with more than 100 financial rule violations spanning from 2009/10 to 2017/18, but the club categorically denied the allegations; Pep Guardiola insists he will stay and says the club want the chance to uphold their 'principles'
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'We want to defend our principles' - Pep Guardiola says he wants a decision on Man City allegations as soon as possible
Pep Guardiola has begged for a quick resolution to City's alleged breach of Premier League financial rules, but promised he would continue as manager regardless of the outcome of the investigation.
Man City, champions of five of the last six seasons, took their case to an independent Premier League committee in February after being accused of more than 100 long-running financial rules violations. from 2009/10 to 2017/18, but the club has explicitly denied the allegations.
Guardiola was adamant that City were innocent when the accusations emerged and said the club had been "convicted" as he quelled any concerns he might be tempted to leave the Etihad.
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The City manager reiterated his desire to stay and said the club "wants to protect our principles".
"I will stay next season," Guardiola said ahead of Wednesday's trip to Brighton - live on Sky Sports. "I'll stay. When the 100 Premier League misses us, don't worry, we'll be there."
Reports suggest the process could drag on for years, but Guardiola wants a decision made quickly "in everyone's interest" as the allegations cast an awkward shadow over title celebrations of his team.
"What I want is for the Premier League, or the referees, to make [the decision] as soon as possible," he added.
“Maybe we did something wrong, people would know it, and if we believe the way we believe, like we have done as a club for many years in a different way. right, then people would stop talking about it. We want it tomorrow. "I hope they're not too busy, and the referees can see that and listen to both sides, and ultimately decide what's best. Because at the end of the day I know for sure that they are. I won this on the pitch, we deserved it, I have no doubt."
When asked if the wait was discouraging, he added:
"We accept that it's there. If it happens, it will happen. So let's go. Come on, 24 hours, let's sit down, talk, both sides, lawyers present, don't wait a year, three years, why not do it quickly? "Let's go. As soon as possible, for everyone's sake. But I know that there are many instances of injustice in the world. I hope we can do it as soon as possible."
Guardiola is just two games away - the FA Cup final against Man Utd and the Champions League final against Inter Milan - to win the treble with City, a feat only Sir Alex Ferguson has achieved in English football. .
Asked if winning it all might tempt him to call a day during his time at City, Guardiola, who has a contract until 2025, said:
"Right now, I'm not thinking about leaving. But who knows?
"I want to continue here next season, whatever the result, but I don't know how it will go, win or lose, two finals ahead of us.
"I still have a contract and when I sign I want to respect the club."
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