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Managers react to Manchester City’s guilty verdict
Managers say uncertainty from City’s financial breach verdict harms football’s future.
In brief
Managers say uncertainty from City’s financial breach verdict harms football’s future. 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. Originally reported by the Guardian.
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”
Here's the gist
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.
