Mikel Arteta and Andoni Iraola stressed that the Premier League's case against Manchester City is "ongoing" after the club appealed the verdict that found them guilty of nearly all 115 charges.
City continue to insist they are innocent and have appealed the verdict. How long the appeal takes and whether the club will be handed a punishment before the outcome is revealed remains unknown, leaving City and the rest of the league in limbo as the 2026/27 season continues.
Managers quizzed on City verdict
Premier League football returns this weekend, and managers across the country faced the media on Friday to preview their upcoming games. The outcome of the case against City dominated the agenda, with Arteta and Iraola both asked for their thoughts.
Arteta told reporters: "I fully understand the question but I think it's really important that we respect the process, the timelines and it's still an ongoing process that's not resolved as it's been appealed."
City boss backs club
Iraola gave a similar response, saying: "I think uncertainty is not good for anyone involved but the process is ongoing so we have to be patient."
City boss Enzo Maresca faced a barrage of questions about the verdict in his press conference on Friday morning, though he maintained he trusts the club and is confident the appeal will see the verdict overturned.
"I trust the club because I trust the people and this is also the reason why I joined the club," he said. "There is not another club in the world where I would like to be. I'm very happy to be, I'm very proud."
"One hundred per cent, yes [I would have taken the job even if I knew the outcome of the case]. I know the organisation from years ago. I know how serious they are. I know they do the right things. I would like to speak about this when we're going to win the appeal."
