The Premier League is back this weekend and managers have been speaking to the media, and inevitably have been asked about Manchester City's financial charges
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard
Premier League managers have spoken about Man City's guilty verdict(Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)
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Manchester City's Premier League rivals have now been given the chance to react to the club's guilty verdict, with the fallout from the case continuing to dominate discussion. City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial breaches brought against them by the Premier League and have since confirmed that they will appeal the decision.
The club continue to deny any wrongdoing, insisting they have a 'comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence' that they believe will clear them of the charges. In the aftermath of the verdict, a number of potential punishments have been discussed, with possible sanctions ranging from a points deduction and financial penalty to the stripping of previous trophies or even expulsion from the Premier League.
City's appeal is expected to be heard before the end of the year, with an independent three-person panel set to consider the case and reach a decision in the months ahead.
On Thursday, Coventry City boss Frank Lampard held his press conference, while fellow managers Daniel Farke, Regis Le Bris, Marco Rose and Matthias Jaissle also faced the media.
Coventry City -
Asked about the City guilty verdict, the Coventry City boss Lampard replied: "We've all seen the news, it's obviously big news, Man City are appealing.
"I guess my reaction is that, right? What can you say when an appeal is going on? I'm not inside the story, I'm outside it completely.
"I played for Man City a long time ago now, for one year. We'll wait and see what the result of the appeal is and onwards. I don't know the timelines at all."
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard was among the managers asked about Man City's situation(Image: Getty Images)
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"This is obviously something we do know but they are obviously a huge football club now, a huge squad of quality players so we will see."
Leeds United - Daniel Farke
"Not my topic," Farke said. "There are more qualified people to speak about this. It's not up to me, I was not involved in the title race during these years. Only won one game with Norwich so can't really complain. Makes no sense if everyone in the world talks about this."
Meanwhile, Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe told the BBC: "We'll let everything play out through the proper channels. Obviously I have some certain opinions on it that it is probably best I don't share at the moment.
"Whatever is the just result is I am sure going to be delivered. When the platform is there and the money is right (I'll respond). I want to make sure I am educated on it before I deliver an opinion. It just has to be what is just.
"Whatever is right and just, but I don't enough on it personally yet. In any sport everybody wants to play by the same rules and for any sport, you want a level playing field. Everyone is focussed on the task at hand and right now that is Saturday at Arsenal, that is our focus."
Sunderland - Regis Le Bris
The Sunderland manager, Le Bris was not asked about City's guilty charges.
Bournemouth -
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose also gave his view(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
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The Cherries boss Rose says he trusts the people involved in dealing with City's situation. He said: "I played many times against Manchester City in the Champions League with my former clubs and for me it was always the best thing to challenge with the best players and the best clubs in the world.
"That's what I felt. I'm not this kind of guy who blames someone with not enough information. Of course, I hear everything, I read everything, but I do not have all the information.
"I trust in the guys who are involved in these kinds of things and situations and then we will see what happens. I'm a football coach not a politician and I love to be a football coach and it should stay like this."
Newcastle United -
"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," Jaissle told reporters.
"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."
With the Premier League returning this weekend, City face a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool on Sunday (4:30pm). There will no doubt be plenty of noise from supporters on Merseyside, as well as around other fixtures. However, no verdict is anticipated until the end of the year.
Manchester City
Manchester City have responded to reports that they have been found guilty(Getty Images)