Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has made it clear that should the team be sent to League One, he will not be thinking about staying on as manager.
Pep Guardiola emphasized, meanwhile, that the 115 financial allegations levied against the defending champions by the Premier League are unfounded.
However, given that Everton was demoted last week and placed in the relegation zone due to their repeated violations of financial fair play regulations, the majority of football fans feel that Manchester City will get a heavier penalty for their repeated infractions.
Many of the treble-winning team’s detractors believe that City might be relegated to League One, the third division of English football, if they are found guilty of the 115 financial allegations.
Regarding his decision to stay or leave City in the event of a demote, Pep Guardiola stated, “I will wait.” After the phrase has been completed, wait and observe it. We will then come here and explain it.
“But without a doubt, if staying here or being in League One determines my future, I will not think about it.”
Without a doubt. Being in League One gives us a better chance of staying than winning the Champions League.
“I understand when people ask, ‘Well, City, why don’t they play in the [National League]?’ Hold on. What is going to happen is going to happen after [the decision is taken].
We reject the accusations made against us by others.
“We are going to defend ourselves, and I’ll be here, acting as a spokesman for my club, once the resolution is completed.”
Prior to Saturday’s Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at 1:30 p.m. at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola emphasized that City’s situation is distinct from Everton’s.
The Spanish strategist asked City’s detractors to hold off until the judges’ decision, even though he acknowledged that the club was facing additional charges.
“There are two distinct cases. Really, it’s not the same,” stated Guardiola.
“My people told me it’s totally different when we chatted.
“All right, so with 115 breaches, it’s more difficult and hence lengthier than ours. Thus, hold off.
“Thereafter, the judges hear the arguments from the attorneys on both sides, and the verdict is rendered.”