City strongly deny all charges and have said their case is supported by a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence”.<\/p>\n
The Premier League claims City breached rules requiring the club to provide “accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club’s financial position”.<\/p>\n
But three years on, the outcome of those charges remains unknown, with the independent commission yet to publish a ruling.<\/p>\n
Asked why he has defended the club so strenuously during his tenure, Guardiola said: “I trust them. I spoke with them and trust how they behave and how they did. What happened, happened.”<\/p>\n
Guardiola took charge in 2016 and while there is no suggestion that the Spaniard was aware of any alleged wrongdoing, there is a two-year overlap with the period in question and his tenure at Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss added: “There will be a resolution, but nobody from the staff, of the backroom staff or mainly the players and the manager was here.”<\/p>\n