'Part of this club' - Pep Guardiola's 115 charges update gives fresh insight into Man City future

Pep Guardiola refused to answer the question of Manchester City fans who are set to ask him to stay at the club this weekend. But the manager offered another tantalising insight into his plans for his own future, especially in relation to the elephant in the room of their 115 charges by the Premier League.

City fans have raised over £1000 to create a banner that will read: 'Pep Guardiola, we want you to stay' in his native Catalan tongue. The boss wouldn't offer a direct answer, and offered to reimburse the fans for their outlay, but did discuss his affinity with City and what will influence his decision - including the charges.

In short, Guardiola said he has complete trust in City's hierarchy and will not abandon his loyalty depending on 'consequences' that may happen during the rest of the season.

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"I fell in love [with the fans] since the first day here. What's going to happen is going to happen," he said. "I am part of this club. It is deep inside my bones."

Guardiola's contract decision is complicated by the club's outstanding charges by the Premier League, which are currently being heard by an independent panel in a London courtroom. A verdict is expected next year, which could see City completely cleared of all charges, or face serious consequences if the most serious allegations are proven.

The club have always denied all charges against them. Yet with Guardiola out of contract in June, he may want to wait for the verdict before committing his future to the club where so much is unknown ahead of