Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says he trusts the club's leadership following a guilty verdict regarding Premier League financial regulations.
Key facts
- •The independent commission found Manchester City guilty of breaches occurring between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
- •The club is accused of using 'sham' commercial contracts to disguise £830 million ($1.1 billion) in funding.
- •Manchester City has officially appealed the ruling, citing clear material errors.
- •Enzo Maresca, who took charge in June, has won his first five Premier League matches as manager.
- •A victory against Liverpool would make Maresca the fourth manager to win his first six Premier League games.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has publicly defended the club's integrity after an independent commission found the team guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations. Speaking ahead of Sunday's match against Liverpool, Maresca stated he maintains full trust in the club's ownership and management. The commission's ruling covers the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons, alleging the use of misleading accounts to disguise over £830 million in funding.
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Club Response to Financial Verdict
Manchester City has denied the allegations and has formally lodged an appeal against the commission's findings. The club argues that the ruling contains significant errors regarding law, principle, and fact. Maresca indicated that while he has discussed the verdict with the club, he intends to wait until the appeal process concludes before providing further comment.
Focus on Upcoming Match
Despite the ongoing legal situation, Maresca emphasized that his focus remains on the pitch and the upcoming game at Anfield. He acknowledged that the financial ruling may contribute to a more hostile atmosphere than usual during the match. The manager also confirmed that striker Erling Haaland is prepared to play following the international break.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
