Guardiola Backs City Despite Guilty Verdict

"We will get through this together," Guardiola told fans, adding "I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club." The Spaniard, who left City in the summer after a trophy-laden decade, had his first two seasons with the club part of the investigation ruled on by an independent commission. xsportfeed.life

City maintains their innocence and plans to appeal before Friday's deadline. Former City chair David Bernstein has called for directors to quit following the verdict.