Man City: Pundit praises UEFA for ‘showing governance’ on club
Manchester City could have to wait for two months before they find out if their Champions League ban has been overturned. The defending Premier League champions were handed a two-season ban from European competition in February.
Manchester City are awaiting the outcome of their Champions League ban appeal (Image: GETTY)
Manchester City's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport is being being heard this week (Image: GETTY)
Manchester City received a two-year suspension from European competition in February
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But according to the Daily Mirror, their wish won't be granted.
They claim City could have to wait for two months to find out if they'll be in next season's Champions League.
Both UEFA and City are hoping for CAS to render their decision before the draw for next season's tournament.
Should CAS uphold City's ban, the fifth-placed Premier League side will qualify for Europe's elite club competition.
The upholding of City's suspension has led to suggestions Guardiola could leave the club at the end of the season.
Guardiola, however, insists he'll be at the Etihad at the start of the 2020/21 campaign.
He said: "We are going to fight like we have fought every single game and day we are together until the end of the season.
"We are optimistic that at the end the truth will prevail and next season we will be in the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola has vowed to stay at the Etihad (Image: GETTY)
"If they don’t sack me I will stay here 100% more than ever. First, because I want to stay.
"It’s something special, more than the contract I have. I said before, I say now I want to stay and help the club and maintain this level as long as possible.’
He added: "Why should I leave? When I said I love this club I like to be here, why should I leave?
"No matter what happens I will be here next season."