Pep Guardiola Anticipates Verdict on Man City's Financial Rule Breaches

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks forward to an independent commission's decision on the club's 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. The hearing, expected to last about two months, coincides with a busy schedule for the reigning champions. Potential penalties include points deduction or relegation.

With Manchester City's hearing into their 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules set to begin on Monday, manager Pep Guardiola has said he is looking forward to the decision by an independent commission.

The hearing, which could last about two months with a verdict expected by season's end, starts amid a stretch of six games in two weeks in three competitions for the four-times reigning league champions, who host Brentford on Saturday. "It starts soon and then (hopefully) finishes soon. An independent panel will decide and I am looking forward to the decision," Guardiola told reporters on Friday.

He said there was no talk among his players about the hearing's potential impact. "I am not a lawyer. (Striker) Erling (Haaland) is not a lawyer," Guardiola said, adding that City will accept the verdict. "Everyone is innocent until proven guilty."

(With inputs from agencies.)