# Managers react to Manchester City’s guilty verdict

> Managers say uncertainty from City’s financial breach verdict harms football’s future.
- Title: Managers react to Manchester City’s guilty verdict | Shortify
- Summary: Managers say uncertainty from City’s financial breach verdict harms football’s future. Manchester City’s guilty verdict for breaching Premier League…
- Keywords: premier league, manchester city, manchester united, liverpool, arsenal, vincent kompany, mikel arteta, andoni iraola, roberto de zerbi, premier league financial rules, sports, Managers
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/09/premier-league-managers-reaction-manchester-city-verdict
- Published: 2026-10-09T21:30:05+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: premier league, manchester city, manchester united, liverpool, arsenal, vincent kompany, mikel arteta, andoni iraola, roberto de zerbi, premier league financial rules, sports
## Carrick ‘personally’ affected by verdict
Michael Carrick said winning a trophy would not make up for missing emotional glory moments after Manchester City’s financial rule breaches.

> The emotion, the feeling about winning, a lot of it is in the moment
## Iraola understands Liverpool fan anger
Andoni Iraola acknowledged Liverpool fans’ anger over Manchester City’s financial rule breaches and stressed the need for swift resolution.

> Uncertainty is no good for anyone
## Kompany ‘really proud’ of City medals
Vincent Kompany remains proud of his achievements with Manchester City despite the club’s financial rule breaches.

> I’ve loved all of the years I played for the club and everything we achieved
## Arteta waits for judgment before speaking
Mikel Arteta will discuss Manchester City’s verdict only after the appeal process concludes.

> Yes, my conscience is clear about my time at City
## De Zerbi: my problem is being bottom, not City
Roberto De Zerbi focused on Tottenham’s position at the bottom of the table, not Manchester City’s financial rule breaches.

> I have no time to think of the other problems than my team, my club
## City’s appeal could delay resolution
Manchester City’s appeal against the verdict may extend the resolution process until at least the new year.

> It is understood Arsenal and other Premier League clubs are keen for the situation to be resolved as quickly as possible
## Liverpool faces injury challenges
Liverpool’s key players Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are injured, complicating their upcoming match against Manchester United.

> It’s a bad thing for us, definitely, because both of them have been prolific at the start of the season
## City’s financial breach verdict impacts league
Manchester City’s guilty verdict for breaching financial rules has created uncertainty for the Premier League’s future.

> Uncertainty is not in our control and our control is to bring everything that we can individually through the club
## City’s appeal process ongoing
Manchester City has lodged an appeal against the guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules.

> City have lodged an appeal against the findings
## Premier League title history
Manchester City has won the Premier League title in 2013-14, 2018-19, and 2021-22 seasons.

> City pipped Liverpool to the Premier League title in 2013-14, 2018-19 and 2021-22
## City’s financial breach period
Manchester City was found guilty of breaching financial rules during a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.

> City have been found guilty of breaking financial rules during a nine-year-period between 2009 and 2018
## City’s appeal timeline
Manchester City’s appeal against the verdict could take until at least the new year to resolve.

> It is understood Arsenal and other Premier League clubs are keen for the situation to be resolved as quickly as possible
## Liverpool’s upcoming match
Liverpool faces Manchester United in a crucial match on Sunday with key players injured.

> We understand and I understand everything that goes above football
## What happens next
Manchester City’s appeal process may resolve the verdict by the new year, ending the uncertainty for the Premier League.

> The sooner it gets sorted I think for everyone’s benefit is essential
## Key takeaway

Manchester City’s guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules has sparked reactions from managers who stress the need for swift resolution to avoid prolonged uncertainty.