Premier League news conferences: Five managers speaking as the top flight returns
The managers are being asked for the first time about Manchester City who were found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching
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That's your lot from us today. As usual, thank you for all of your messages.
Read here to find out what some of the Premier League managers think about Manchester City being found guilty of breaking financial rules.
We'll be back tomorrow morning with even more Premier League news conferences, including hearing from Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca. Make sure to tune in for that one!
See you then!
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One can argue that Guardiola's team was great, but they should have started that project later, once they had LEGITIMATELY funded it.
Pete
Manchester City will face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Before the game, manager Enzo Maresca will be speaking to the media in his news conference on Friday.
It will be his first time speaking to the media after Man City were found guilty of the Premier League charges.
He was all smiles as he arrived for training, earlier today.
Image source, PA MediaIt comes as no surprise that most of the Premier League managers speaking today were asked about Man City being found guilty. They've all kept very tight-lipped about their personal opinions but weren't shy talking about it.
Coventry v Newcastle (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle on Monday's opponents Coventry: "Every team is capable to win against every opponent. Coventry have the quality.
"They won their last match, they have confidence after winning that game. They will have momentum.
"If we perform at our best, then it will be difficult to beat us. We want to make it as difficult for them as possible."
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KDB, Aguero, etc. They are all great players. But the point is that City wouldn't have been able to assemble that squad if they'd followed the rules.
David
Coventry v Newcastle (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle on returning to Premier League action: "I'm happy we are back. The long break was a little bit unusual, but we are all happy football is back.
"We want to improve, we want to develop. From tomorrow onwards, we will have everyone back with us training."
Hi Steve, Kevin De Bruyne has won things with Genk, Wolfsburg and Napoli.
I went and checked.
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I don't think De Bruyne or other City players have had their reputation tarnished. But they should have their medals/trophies removed. So KDB goes from a highly decorated player to one of the best players never to have won anything.
Steve
Coventry v Newcastle (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle on Manchester City's guilty verdict: "I think as a manager of another club, I am not able to judge and it is not my job. Especially it is not in my job description to judge on that.
"The authorities are taking care of it and there is a clear process now which will be followed and speaking on behalf of the whole club, it is the right approach to focus on what we we can do better and what we can influence on the pitch.
"We should just focus on what we can influence and, in general, as a club, to improve and strive forward. Just focus on what we can do better."
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@George 15:00. I have no doubt you're grateful for the memories of winning titles. The problem is you have those memories at the expense of fans at other clubs who stuck to the rules. The punishment must make everyone feel the cheating wasn't worth it. So very harsh indeed.
Graham
Coventry v Newcastle (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle on players returning from the international break: "They have returned. I have allowed some of them an extra day off. We will have a full group in tomorrow.
"We are hopeful there will be three or four back from the nine missing against Hull City.
"Joey [Joelinton] is progressing well, he is doing better. We need to be smart in our load management."
Sunderland v Brighton (15:00 BST)
Sunderland
Sunderland manager Regis le Bris was not asked about Manchester City's guilty charges.
Coventry v Newcastle (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle on Joelinton's return to training: "He has qualities on the ball and out of possession. He is a leader - his body language shows that.
"We need warriors in the team. We are really happy to have him back training with us."
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As a City fan, I will say it's hard to be angry at our owners showing ambition and cheating by investing more than they should have. I'm so grateful for the memories our club created. I don't care what rivals say.
George
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City deserve a massive punishment but fans are going too far when they start saying De Bruyne's career is tarnished. City's cheating didn't make De Bruyne a top player. Look at Madrid and Chelsea, buying big players doesn't guarantee success but they deserve a big punishment.
Kev
Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 12:30 BST)
Leeds United
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has confirmed that defender Joe Rodon is on his way back from injury after individual training sessions but will be unavailable for Saturday's match against Arsenal. Fellow Welshman Daniel James will also be out of Saturday's game after sustaining a back injury during the international break.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya returned from the France camp with an ankle strain, but "looks way better" and will be monitored before the weekend.
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Lampard, Farke and Rose spoke well. They have been very diplomatic on the issue and that is what you will expect coaches who could fall prey to some of these breaches in future to say. They would rather learn subtly from City's financial case than celebrate their punishment or downfall.
Ernest
Coventry v Newcastle (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Quotes from Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle will be with you shortly.
Will he comment on Manchester City?
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I think that Man City have to be held guilty for their behaviour towards football in general. I think the way they have behaved is a disgrace and they have to take whatever punishment they receive from the Premier League with remorse. I personally think they should be relegated.
Alan
