Maresca prepares Manchester City for Liverpool amid scrutiny
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Manchester City faces Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, amid heightened scrutiny following the club's recent conviction for breaking Premier League financial rules. Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to foster a siege mentality within the squad to combat the negativity surrounding the club. City's players, returning from international duty, have a pivotal opportunity to demonstrate unity and focus, despite the external pressures. As allegations against the club continue to surface, City remains steadfast in its denial of all charges and aims to concentrate solely on winning matches.
- •Manchester City condemned for breaking Premier League financial rules.
- •Enzo Maresca calls for unity before upcoming match against Liverpool.
- •Players return from international duty to face hostile away crowd.
- •Club denies all allegations amidst ongoing media scrutiny.
- •Match scheduled for Sunday at Anfield.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Maresca will be demanding a siege mentality from Man City - Pulis
- 5:25 AMBBC Sport — Maresca will be demanding a siege mentality from Man City - Pulis
"BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City players have a great chance to show unity and togetherness when they travel to Anfield on Sunday.
"BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City players have a great chance to show unity and togetherness when they travel to Anfield on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 5:25 AMMaresca will be demanding a siege mentality from Man City - Pulis
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City players have a great chance to show unity and togetherness when they travel to Anfield on Sunday.
- BBC SportOct 9, 2026, 5:25 AMMaresca will be demanding a siege mentality from Man City - Pulis
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City players have a great chance to show unity and togetherness when they travel to Anfield on Sunday.
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