Maresca defends Man City's titles amid financial charges
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated that the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted following the ruling on the majority of financial regulation breaches. An independent commission found the club guilty of 115 charges related to breaches from 2009-10 to 2017-18. Maresca expressed confidence in the club’s ownership and their intention to appeal the verdict. The team is preparing for an upcoming match against rivals Liverpool this Sunday, with Maresca insisting that his players remain focused despite external distractions.
- •Maresca has won his first five Premier League games as manager.
- •The independent commission's ruling involves multiple breaches of financial regulations.
- •City plans to appeal against the ruling citing material errors.
- •The team plays Liverpool this Sunday, their first match since the ruling.
- •Maresca confirmed Erling Haaland is ready to play following international duties.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca
- 10:24 AMBBC Sport — Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
"Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 10:24 AMMan City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
- BBC SportOct 9, 2026, 10:24 AMMan City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
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