PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique believes Manchester City deserved to win the trophy they won and should be allowed to keep it, despite the English club facing possible punishment after being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial regulations.
The Premier League has accused City of using “fake” commercial contracts as part of a plan to boost revenue and reduce reported costs by more than 900 million pounds.
City, which has denied any wrongdoing and has appealed the decision, faces possible punishments ranging from fines and points deductions to relegation to a lower division and the stripping of the title it won.
Asked about the decision ahead of PSG’s Champions League clash with City, Luis Enrique said: “The first thing when you hear the news is that it’s a shock. But I think we have to respect the process and wait for the final decision.
“There are authorities responsible for making that decision and we have to wait. However, if I’m just talking about football and what I’ve seen on the pitch, Manchester City definitely deserve to win the trophy.
“I like the way they play football. After that, we have to wait for the final result and there is nothing else that can be done.
“I think trophies won on the pitch should remain with the team that won them, and they deserve it. I hope they can avoid that punishment.”
City will welcome PSG to the Etihad Stadium early tomorrow morning.