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Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 financial breaches dominated the conversation ahead of the Premier League's return. Managers across the top flight reacted with caution, called for patience and asked for a swift resolution to the process, which the club has already appealed.
varela·6 min read
Enzo Maresca spoke to the media for the first time since an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules. The Italian coach closed ranks around the club and insisted his full attention is on Sunday's trip to Anfield to face Liverpool. City have already lodged an appeal against a ruling that has shaken English football.
Natilla·5 min read
Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Anfield this Sunday in one of the most significant fixtures in Premier League history. Beyond the title race, the match arrives in the shadow of the verdict against City and the threat of an unprecedented sanction. A hostile Anfield atmosphere and a fragile City dressing room set the tone for what could become a season of chaos.
varela·5 min read
Manchester City face their first match since being found guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches, and they do so with a message of unity. Enzo Maresca says his squad is focused exclusively on football, while Erling Haaland urges everyone at the club to stay together and positive before the trip to Anfield.
InfoBlaugrana
·6 min read
Several Premier League clubs are worried that political interference could shape the sanctions handed to Manchester City after the club was found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches. The British prime minister's comments have sparked unease among rivals. The appeal outcome and the final sanctions are expected before the end of the season.
varela·5 min read
Jose Mourinho has joked that he may not live long enough to see the end of Manchester City's legal battle with the Premier League. The club was found guilty of serious financial breaches and has since lodged an official appeal. Mourinho managed Manchester United between 2016 and 2018.
Matt·5 min read
Erling Haaland has urged Manchester City to stay united and positive ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool. The champions return to action for the first time since an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The striker asked the dressing room to focus on winning matches and enjoying the ride.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak is central to Abu Dhabi's push to become a secure world power. His combative handling of the club's financial charges has strained relations with English football authorities, and a failed appeal could push the emirate toward selling the club. Analysts believe a quiet retreat would protect the royal family's reputation.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
Pep Guardiola spent nearly a decade defending Manchester City against accusations of financial rule-breaking. The Catalan coach promised to resign if club executives lied to him and later pledged to stay even if the team dropped to League One. Here is a look at every major statement he made before the guilty verdict.
varela·6 min read
Pep Guardiola will attend Manchester City's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. It will be his first visit since stepping down as manager last summer, coming just days after the club was found guilty of 114 Premier League financial breaches. His return is another show of support for the owners and executives of the City Football Group.
Javi·6 min read