Manchester City's Premier League dominance is under threat this season, both on and off the pitch.

Pep Guardiola's team are struggling in the league, trailing five points behind leaders Liverpool, while also dealing with legal issues away from the field.

The club were charged with allegedly violating 115 Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules between 2009 and 2018, with the hearing commencing in September and expected to conclude in November.



Despite the charges, City maintains its innocence, claiming to have 'irrefutable evidence' to prove it.

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However, Premier League rivals Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Liverpool are sceptical, reserving the right to seek compensation if City is found guilty.

Guardiola has previously stated that even if City were to be relegated to League Two or non-league following a guilty verdict, he would be more likely to extend his contract

Unless Guardiola was willing to accept a significant pay cut, he would likely be asked to leave to avoid further financial issues.

His decision to stay suggests that he is confident the club will either be found not guilty or, at worst, receive a hefty fine rather than demotion

For the rest of the Premier League, Guardiola's new deal signals intent and could maintain their stronghold on the title - although they've have to catch Arne Slot's Liverpool first.

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