Arteta insists conscience is clear over Man City charges
Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 22:44 · Archive
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's Premier League rule breaches during his time as assistant there.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during his time as assistant manager at the club. Arteta worked under Pep Guardiola from 2016 to 2019. The Premier League found City guilty on 114 of 115 charges of breaking spending rules over nine seasons. An independent commission found City had arranged 'sham' contracts with commercial partners to disguise earnings, with total funding disguised at more than £830m according to BBC News, or around £900m according to the Daily Mail. Arteta's time at City overlapped with the first two seasons of the period under investigation.
When asked directly whether his conscience was clear given his senior position at City, Arteta replied with one word: 'Yes.' This was the only moment during his news conference when he departed from his prepared messaging about respecting the ongoing process.
Arteta attempted to avoid most questions on the matter, saying it was important to respect the process and timelines as City has appealed the verdict. When asked whether he had spoken to Guardiola since the ruling, he declined to answer. He said he would only discuss the case with clarity once it is fully resolved.
Four clubs—Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham—have reserved the right to take further legal action for damages. There are concerns the appeal could last longer than the current season.
How it is being reported
- Arteta says conscience clear over time at Man CityMikel Arteta has said he has a clear conscience over his former club Manchester City's serious breaches of financial rules.Sky Sports Football · 9 Oct, 23:18
- Arteta says conscience clear over time at Man CityMikel Arteta has said he has a clear conscience over his former club Manchester City's serious breaches of financial rules.Sky Sports · 9 Oct, 23:06
- Mikel Arteta insists he has a clear conscience over Man City's guilty verdict - and remains tight-lipped over talks with Pep GuardiolaArteta spent three-and-a-half years as assistant coach at City from 2016 to 2019, the first two seasons of which fell inside the period under investigation by the Premier League.Daily Mail Sport · 9 Oct, 22:32
- Arteta's conscience clear over Man City chargesMikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.BBC News · 9 Oct, 22:30
- Mikel Arteta gives telling one-word answer over his conscience amid Man City verdictArsenal boss Mikel Arteta spent three-and-a-half years at the Etihad Stadium before his switch back to North London and has now spoken out on Man City's legal battle with the Premier LeagueMirror Sport · 9 Oct, 22:30
In this story: Mikel Arteta · Pep Guardiola · Manchester City · Arsenal · Premier League
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