Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to be present at the club’s upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint‑Germain, scheduled for next week. The fixture will also mark City’s first home game since the Premier League handed down a guilty verdict on the majority of the 115 charges brought against the club.
The Premier League’s disciplinary panel found City guilty of most of the alleged breaches, a ruling that has drawn significant attention across English football. While the specific nature of the charges was not detailed in the source, the verdict represents a major development for the club and its supporters.
Guardiola’s anticipated attendance underscores the importance of the tie, as City look to progress in Europe while navigating the fallout from the league’s decision. The match against PSG, a perennial European powerhouse, will be played at the Etihad Stadium, offering City a home‑field advantage for the first time since the verdict.
City’s fans are expected to turn out in large numbers, eager to see their team compete on the continental stage and to support Guardiola after the recent controversy. The outcome of the match could have implications for the club’s momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
Details on any potential sanctions or further actions stemming from the Premier League’s ruling have not been disclosed, and the club has not issued a public statement beyond confirming Guardiola’s likely presence at the game.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
