Guardiola: People are expecting Manchester City to be found guilty over FFP – video

Pep Guardiola claims he knows what “people are expecting” with Manchester City preparing for the hearing into their Premier League financial charges to start on Monday. The manager’s comments came as Javier Tebas, La Liga president, claimed representatives of several Premier League clubs had told him City should be punished. City deny wrongdoing and Guardiola was asked about the case, which will be heard by an independent commission.

He said (not in reference to Tebas or his remarks): “I’m happy it starts on Monday and I know there will be more rumours about the sentences that come up and we’re going to see. I know what people are looking for, I know what they are expecting – I know it because I have read it for many years – but I’ve said everyone is innocent until guilt is proven. So we will see. It starts soon and hopefully finishes soon. An independent panel will decide. I’m looking forward to the decision.”

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Glen Taylor Subpoenaed NBA in $1.5B Timberwolves Ownership Fight

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