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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

What Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said about Manchester City guilty charges

  • Mikel Arteta has urged respect for the ongoing legal process after Manchester City were found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches.
  • An independent commission ruled that City used disguised funding exceeding £900m between 2009 and 2018, though the club is currently appealing the verdict.
  • Arteta, who served as an assistant manager at City from 2016 to 2019, declined to comment further until the ongoing process is fully resolved.
  • City manager Enzo Maresca maintained full trust in the owners to clear the club's name, while CEO Ferran Sorriano branded the ruling a conspiracy theory.
  • Arteta is preparing to manage Arsenal against Leeds in his first match since signing a new contract extension until 2030.

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