Pep Guardiola has made a declaration of his commitment to Manchester City, stating that he will remain at the helm even if the club faces relegation from the Premier League.

This vow comes amidst an ongoing hearing into the Premier League’s 115 charges against City for alleged breaches of financial rules.

The Spanish manager, who has led City to six Premier League titles in the past seven years, has just signed a two-year contract extension, cementing his position until 2027.

Guardiola’s loyalty to the club is unwavering, and he has made it clear that he will stand by City regardless of the outcome of the hearing.

“I said that six months ago, one year ago when all the clubs accuse us of doing something wrong. If we get relegated, I will be here,” Guardiola said at his pre-match press conference ahead of Tottenham’s visit on Saturday.

“If they send us to the Conference (fifth tier) we will come up and up and come back to the Premier League. I knew it then and I feel it now.”

Guardiola’s decision to extend his contract comes at a time when City is facing a rare period of on-field turmoil.

The team has suffered four consecutive losses, a first in Guardiola’s managerial career. However, the 53-year-old manager remains confident, pointing to City’s impressive record of becoming the first side to win four English top-flight titles in a row.

Guardiola has also hit back at City’s critics, emphasizing the team’s achievements and his own managerial prowess.

“When you are here for nine years, with a long time at one club, you live all the scenarios, all the situations,” he said.

“You’re able to lose four games in a row, but at the same time you’re able to win four Premier Leagues in a row.”

“The difference is that most of the teams are able to lose four games in a row in different competitions but just one team won four Premier Leagues in a row.”

City will be looking to return to winning ways when they host Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Guardiola is hoping for some home comforts, as City have not been beaten in open play at the Etihad in two years.

“We have to start to win games, we know it,” he said. “We are coming back at home, hopefully we can perform well and start to take our rhythm.”