The Premier League has imposed fines on Manchester City for 22 instances of delayed kick-offs and restarts.

In a surprising turn of events, Manchester City and the Premier League have come to an agreement regarding the club’s breach of kick-off and restart obligations. The reigning Premier League champions have been hit with a hefty fine of £2.1m, spanning across the last two seasons.

The Premier League released a statement, stating, “The Premier League and Manchester City FC have entered into a sanction agreement after the club accepted it had breached Premier League Rule L.33 relating to kick-off and re-start obligations.”

These rules are in place to ensure that the competition is organized to the highest professional standard and to provide certainty to fans and participating clubs. Additionally, they play a crucial role in maintaining the timely broadcast of all 380 League matches worldwide.

This development has left many wondering about the future of Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola. However, Guardiola himself has addressed the speculation, stating, “I didn’t say I’m leaving!” This statement suggests that the renowned manager could potentially stay with the Premier League champions despite the recent controversy.

As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Manchester City will navigate this setback and whether Guardiola will indeed remain at the helm. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.