Guardiola’s Shocking Admission Sends Shockwaves Through Man City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged potential financial implications if the team fails to secure Champions League qualification amid their current form slump. The defending champions have slid to seventh place in the Premier League, with their recent performance showing just one victory in eight matches. Guardiola's focus has shifted from title retention to securing a top-four finish. "Financial is an issue, of course it is, but it's not just that," Guardiola stated. "Now we're at risk." He reminded critics who previously dismissed Champions League qualification as insufficient success for City, noting how historically dominant clubs have fallen from Europe's elite competition. The manager emphasized City's consistent Champions League presence over the past decade, adding, "If we don't qualify it is because we don't deserve it. Because we were not prepared, because we had a lot of problems and […]