PSG’s Luis Enrique hopes Man City avoid sanctions

Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique expressed surprise upon learning that Manchester City had been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations. The Spanish club hopes the English side can avoid any sanctions. City are set to face European champions PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday, their first home match since the guilty verdict for 115 charges.

Luis Enrique, speaking at a news conference at Etihad Stadium, said there's a lot of comment around Manchester City, as there often is with big clubs. He added that they need to wait and see the final decision. Luis Enrique expressed his admiration for City's achievements on the pitch over the last few years and hoped they could avoid sanctions.

He noted that the trophies City have won should remain on the pitch. Enrique is friends with former City manager, Pep Guardiola, who is expected to return to Etihad Stadium on Wednesday following his departure at the end of last season after securing 20 trophies in 10 years. Both City and PSG have faced financial rule breaches in the past, being fined by UEFA in 2014 for similar violations.