Guardiola remains focused as City nears ‘court’ date

The charges have hovered over City since being laid in February 2023 and some date back to 2009, an astonishing 15-year span during which the club has been crowned champion eight times.

DAY IN COURT: Pep Guardiola is happy Manchester City will get their day in 'court' but will not allow off field issues affect the team. Picture: Adam Peck

ILKAY Gundogan’s stunning return to Manchester City yesterday (Friday) may have offered his new, old club a considerable fillip in their hopes of maintaining an unprecedented domination of the English game but, almost forgotten in the midst of the reunion, is an obstacle that even the most brilliant manager in modern football may not be able to overcome.

Finally, if reports are to be believed, the accusations City face over 115 charges relating to alleged financial wrongdoings will be heard, starting next month, by an independent panel.