Manchester City’s hearing for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules will begin on Monday, with manager Pep Guardiola expressing his satisfaction that the process is imminent. The club has been charged with breaching financial rules between 2009 and 2018, but they deny any wrongdoing. La Liga president Javier Tebas has suggested that several Premier League clubs believe City should be punished for the alleged breaches.
Guardiola also discussed the upcoming match against Brentford, praising their manager and the team’s gameplay. He acknowledged that games against Brentford are always tough and praised their process and players. The manager also addressed the injury of Nathan Ake and the contract extension of Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.
In other news, it was revealed that Barcelona are unwilling to sell England midfielder Keira Walsh, despite her desire to return to the WSL. Southampton defender Jan Bednarek signed a three-year extension, while Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler won manager of the month. Erling Haaland was named the Premier League player of the month, despite some regrets from fans who did not include him in their Fantasy teams. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna called on his players to be brave as they seek their first Premier League win in 22 years.
Leicester manager Steve Cooper expressed relief over the club’s successful appeal against an alleged spending rule breach case. Aston Villa secured a record signing with the acquisition of Gabi Nunes. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott suffered a broken foot, while the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson took place in Sweden. Finally, Eddie Howe addressed Newcastle’s start to the season and the potential departure of goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher.
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