Guardiola is furiously waiting for the verdict on 115 Manchester City charges that have not yet been completed

Pep Guardiola again expressed his frustration because there has been no decision on the 115 Premier League charges against Manchester City, even though the case has been ongoing since February 2023 and the long trial was completed at the end of 2025.

This uncertainty continues into 2026, amidst Manchester City’s performance which remains competitive, the club’s claim to deny all accusations, and huge pressure on the league authorities to immediately resolve the legal process.

This case first emerged almost three years ago and immediately cast a long shadow over the City. After going through a hearing process for around three months, many people expected a decision to be announced soon, but until the club’s annual financial report was released in December, there had been no significant developments.

Manchester City has publicly stated that at the time the report was published, there had not been any resolution. A number of claims since March that a decision was imminent have been proven wrong, leaving the uncertainty extended with no clear deadline.

This situation made Guardiola asked again about when the decision would come out. He said that he did not have better information than the public, and even considered the questions to be the same as those he had received one, two, or three years earlier.

Guardiola Still Waiting, Uncertainty Continues

Guardiola explained that he wanted certainty as quickly as possible, but admitted he did not know when Manchester City would truly know his fate. He also implied that the party responsible for the ruling appeared to be very busy as the process continued to drag on.

The satirical tone reflects long-hidden boredom. Over the years, Guardiola has consistently expressed his hope that the case will be resolved quickly, both for the club and for the integrity of the competition as a whole.

Despite being in an unclear legal situation, Manchester City actually recorded the most successful period in the club’s history. Since the indictment was announced, Guardiola’s team managed to win the Treble and made history as the first English club to win the league four seasons in a row.

The feat is a sharp contrast to the uncertainty off the field. Last season, Manchester City only finished in third place after a difficult year, but the team was still able to recover and compete again in the Premier League and Champions League after strengthening the squad.

Guardiola himself remains focused on the sporting aspect. He believes that his job is to ensure the team continues to compete and develop, regardless of legal issues that are beyond his control as a coach.

Club Position and Pressure for the Premier League

From the start, Manchester City emphasized that they had not committed any violations as alleged. The club hired a team of top lawyers to defend their reputation and expressed full confidence in their legal position.

On the other hand, the Premier League is also under great pressure. With the scale of allegations so serious against one of its own members, the league is required to prove that the process and charges are well-founded and can be justified.

Entering the fourth year since the indictment was announced, the absence of concrete signals regarding the timetable for the verdict means speculation continues to grow. However, both Manchester City and the Premier League have chosen to remain silent regarding the details of the ongoing process.

For Guardiola, this uncertainty is part of reality that must be accepted, even though it is never truly desired. He repeatedly emphasized that certainty would help all parties, including players and staff, to be able to fully focus without the burden of repeated questions.