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Guardiola backs Man City after bombshell guilty verdicts

MANCHESTER: Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola threw his weight behind the club on Wednesday after a bombshell verdict on Premier League financial rule breaches plunged their future into serious doubt.

Guardiola backs Man City after bombshell guilty verdicts

Manchester City's former manager, Pep Guardiola, expressed his unwavering support for the club on Wednesday following a shocking guilty verdict regarding financial rule breaches in the Premier League. The Abu Dhabi-backed club was found guilty of over 100 breaches of financial regulations by an independent commission, with Premier League chief executive Richard Masters describing the case as the most significant in the league's history.

The likely punishment for the breaches could include a points deduction, a fine, or even expulsion from the top division. The club, which has denied any wrongdoing, has vowed to appeal the decision and has until Friday to do so.

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