Published 22:06 IST, February 17th 2020

Mikel Arteta opens up on former club Manchester City's UEFA Champions League ban

Manchester City's former assistant coach Mikel Arteta has come up to support his old club. He said that he wants the best for Manchester City.

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Manchester City have been banned from Champions League for two seasons by UEFA. After getting banned from UEFA Champions League for 2 years, y are likely to face a deduction in ir Premier League points. Manchester City have been fined £25 million by UEFA for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. As suggested by many footballing gurus, even Premier League will be forced to take strict action over Manchester City for breaking FFP regulations.

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UEFA's Adjudicatory Chamber found Manchester City guilty of overstating club's sponsorship revenues. However, Manchester City have denied all accusations. y have stated that y will fight until end to overrule decision. It is likely that UEFA will change ir decision or decrease tenure of ban. That said, Pep Guardiola has clearly stated that he will stick with team even if ban stays on.

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Mikel Arteta still has his heart at Manchester City

Manchester City's former assistant coach Mikel Arteta has come up to support his old club. Mikel Arteta, when asked if he contacted Pep Guardiola after ban, stated, "Yeah I have been in contact. I just want best for Manchester City. admiration and love that I have for Pep, staff and players, I just want best for m. I kw how hard y are working and hopefully, a positive thing can come for m."

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22:06 IST, February 17th 2020