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Pep Guardiola to return to Man City in show of support

Dubai: Pep Guardiola is expected to return to the Etihad Stadium on October 14 as he shows his support for former club Manchester City amid their ongoing dispute with the Premier League. City were found guilty on Tuesday September 29, of all charges relating to serious alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations following an independent commission’s ruling. According to the…

Pep Guardiola to return to Man City in show of support

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is preparing for his first return to the Etihad Stadium since leaving the club at the end of last season, according to a report by BBC Sport. The former City manager is expected to attend the Champions League match between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, 14 October. This visit comes at a crucial time for City, as they face the aftermath of the Premier League’s 115 charges against the club related to financial-rule breaches from the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons.

The majority of the charges were found guilty, and City has appealed the verdict while maintaining their stance of innocence. Guardiola, who spent a decade at the club winning six Premier League titles, including four consecutive ones, a Champions League, three FA Cups, and five League Cups, has publicly expressed his support for City’s ownership and leadership throughout the process.

He stated earlier this month that he would “always” stand behind the club and believed they would overcome the situation together.

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