Football fans were stunned on Friday when the Premier League revealed that Everton will be docked ten points for violating Financial Fair Play rules. The Toffees were 14th in the league before a deduction sent them into the relegation zone, only clear of 20th-placed Burnley on goal difference.

All eyes are now on Manchester City’s ongoing inquiry. The reigning champions were charged in February with violating the league’s financial rules more than 100 times between 2009 and 2018.

The charges have been firmly disputed by the city, and the investigation is still underway. If found guilty, it is unclear what the punishment would be, with points deducted and perhaps relegation being possibilities.

With City now leading the league, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur, we’ve compiled a list of everything Pep Guardiola has said about the club.

City was barred from participating in European competitions for two years in 2020 after violating UEFA’s FFP criteria, a decision that was later overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Guardiola mentions this in his initial reaction to Premier League accusations.

“The club proved they were completely innocent,” Guardiola stated in February. “What has occurred since Monday is the same as what has occurred with UEFA.”

“We’ve already been convicted. You must comprehend that 19 Premier League teams are criticizing us without our ability to defend.

“We are fortunate to live in a wonderful country where everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.” We didn’t get this chance because we were already sentenced.

“I am fully convinced we will be [proven] innocent.”

The City manager has also stated repeatedly that he will not be leaving the Etihad Stadium. “I will stay next season,” Guardiola stated in May.

“I’ll stay.” Don’t worry if the Premier League commits 100 breaches against us; we’ll be there.”

However, the former Bayern Munich head coach made it clear that he wants the Premier League to make a decision on City’s FFP probe as soon as possible. “What I would like is for the Premier League, or the judges, to make [a decision] as soon as possible,” he said.

“Perhaps we did something wrong, and everyone will know it, and if we are what we believe we are, and have done as a club in the right way for many years, then people will stop talking about it.” We’d love to have it tomorrow.

“Hopefully they aren’t too busy, and the judges can see it, listen to both sides, and ultimately decide what is best.” Because, in the end, I know without a doubt that what we won on the pitch was deserved.”

When asked if the delay had been frustrating, Guardiola replied, “We accept it is there.” If it occurs, it occurs. So let’s get started. Come on, let’s go, sit down, chat, all sides present, don’t wait a year, three years, why not do it now?

“Come on, come on. As soon as possible, for everyone’s advantage. But I am aware that there are many incidents of injustice all throughout the world. Hopefully, we’ll be able to complete it as quickly as feasible.”