Guardiola's Spending Claim Questioned After Verdict

Pep Guardiola's old defence of Manchester City's spending is back in the spotlight after the club's 115 charges verdict.

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What happened. Pep Guardiola previously pushed back on a question about Manchester City's January transfer spending, incorrectly ranking where their outlay stood compared to Premier League rivals. Those claims have resurfaced and drawn fresh scrutiny after the verdict on the club's 115 charges.

• Guardiola's February response included an incorrect ranking of City's spending versus rivals.
• The remarks have raised eyebrows again following the 115 charges verdict.
• The story centres on the accuracy of Guardiola's public defence of City's spending.

The renewed focus puts Guardiola's past comments under scrutiny as the fallout from the 115 charges verdict continues.

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