Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is facing mounting pressure following a series of disappointing results, including early exits from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, and a slump to 14th place in the Premier League.
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has been vocal about his dissatisfaction, stating, "It's time to go. Postecoglou is out of his depth at this level."
In light of these challenges, speculation has intensified regarding potential successors.
According to reports, Andoni Iraola and Thomas Frank are leading candidates to replace Postecoglou, both listed at 4/1 odds.
Former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is also in consideration.
Despite the mounting pressure, Postecoglou remains focused on his role, acknowledging the difficulties but expressing determination to improve the team's fortunes.
He remarked, "It's a tough moment, but we are working hard to turn things around."
La Liga has officially lodged a complaint with the European Commission, accusing Manchester City of violating EU competition laws by receiving undisclosed financial support from the United Arab Emirates.
The complaint, submitted by La Liga President Javier Tebas, alleges that these funds were used to artificially boost Manchester City’s revenues and circumvent UEFA's Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
Tebas stated, "This is a clear case of financial doping that distorts the competitive balance across Europe," emphasizing the need for regulatory intervention.
He further argued that Manchester City’s actions have "created an uneven playing field," disadvantaging clubs that comply with financial regulations.
In response, Manchester City has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that their financial practices are fully compliant with all regulations.
A club spokesperson stated, "Manchester City operates within the rules and remains confident that an impartial review will confirm this."
The club's financial dealings have already been under scrutiny due to over 100 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules, including accusations of overstating sponsorship revenues.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refused to comment directly on the allegations during a recent press conference, responding with a curt "Next question" when asked about the issue.
If found guilty, the club could face severe penalties, including fines, points deductions, or even exclusion from European competitions.