When questioned about the financial accusations issued to Manchester City earlier this week, Pep Guardiola remained combative in Friday's news conference.

On Monday, the city incurred charges.
The club is innocent unless proved guilty, Guardiola said.

cost the other 19 teams in the Premier League
WTF happened? Since the Abu Dhabi United Group took control in 2008, City has been charged with 101 violations of financial standards. The penalty has not yet been determined. Guardiola said the club was innocent until proved guilty when asked about the matter by reporters.

SAYINGS: "My feeling is that we have already been condemned," stated the City manager. This week has been quite UEFA-like since Monday. I have no reason to doubt the club's innocence at this time; after all, they were just accused of making recommendations. You need to realize that the other 19 Premier League clubs are making accusations against us without giving us a chance to respond. If you've been paying attention, you know that I'm on your side.

It's a blessing to live in a country where the presumption of innocence applies unless proved otherwise. This chance was not presented to us. People (say) we have already committed the crime. The Premier League, which is sponsored by 19 clubs, will also demand skilled attorneys, but I believe we have a strong legal staff. If we are guilty, we will respect the verdict of the court or the Premier League, but what if they reach the same conclusion as UEFA? Where do we go from here to have our wounds healed?

THE BIG PICTURE Speculation about Guardiola's replacement had already began when he threatened to leave the club if he discovered they had lied to him about their costs. However, the Catalan tactician pledged his future to the club in the same news conference, while also blaming City's accusations on the acts of the other 19 Premier League teams.

WHERE DOES CITY GO FROM HERE? Even if City has hired the finest available to monitor their case, it may take months, if not years, before a decision is delivered. Meanwhile, Guardiola led his team out on the pitch against Aston Villa at home in the Premier League on Sunday, attempting to tune out the distractions off the field.