Pep Guardiola has revealed stance on Man City relegation as response issued over Premier League 'verdict'

Pep Guardiola previously said he would remain Manchester City manager even if they were found guilty of alleged breaches of financial rules and relegated as a punishment.Guardiola's stance has resurfaced in the wake of The Athletic reporting on September 25 that Man City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.To which he explained: “I said six months ago when all the clubs accused us of doing something wrong, what happens if I get relegated: I will be here. We will come back to the Premier League [if that happens]. I knew it then, and I feel it now.”Manchester City have been found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching the Premier League's financial rules, according to reportsPAHaving departed Man City in May, Guardiola can no longer live up to his promise, though he did reiterate his belief in Man City’s innocence as he prepared to bring an end to his tenure at the Etihad Stadium.He said: "I trust them. I spoke with them and trust how they behave and how they did. What happened, happened."Guardiola was then asked if he would come back to Manchester for a news conference once the outcome of the charges have been revealed, and he replied: "If you find me, yeah, but that will be difficult."I trust them. I spoke with them and trust how they behave and how they didPep GuardiolaMan City, meanwhile, insist that the process regarding their Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches remains “ongoing”, with “significant elements” still to be completed.Read More"As such Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.“The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”