Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes the looming 115 Financial Fair Play charges hanging over Manchester City were a key factor behind Pep Guardiola's decision to step down as manager.

City face 115 separate charges relating to alleged financial rule breaches spanning the period between 2009 and 2018. No verdict has been delivered, and fans across the football world continue to wait for a ruling on what punishment the club could face if found guilty.

Speaking in a conversation with Stake, Evra suggested the uncertainty surrounding those charges may have weighed heavily on Guardiola's thinking.