Arteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the importance of respecting the process following Manchester City's guilty verdict for serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. City's fate hangs in the balance, with potential consequences including points deductions, a hefty fine, or even expulsion from the top division.

The club, backed by Abu Dhabi, maintains its innocence and has appealed the findings, which cover the period between 2009/10 and 2017/18. Arteta, who previously worked with City as Pep Guardiola's assistant for three years, was questioned about the situation on Friday during his first press conference in three weeks after the international break.

He stressed that the club's position remains silent until the appeal is fully resolved. Arsenal, who recently secured their first league title in 17 years, face Leeds on Saturday. Arteta expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved appropriately and reiterated that Arsenal's focus remains on their upcoming match against Leeds.