Maresca says Man City squad remains focused amid Premier League charges fallout
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca says the mood in his squad is positive despite the club being found guilty of most of the 115 Premier League charges. He said the players are concentrating on football and are not distracted by the surrounding controversy. City, who are top of the league, face Liverpool on Sunday and have appealed the verdict while maintaining their innocence.
Enzo Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola, described a positive mood as City lead the Premier League. International players resumed training on Thursday, nine days after the league issued a report that found the club guilty on most of the 115 charges and detailed concealed funding exceeding £830m.
City travel to Liverpool on Sunday. Maresca said his squad is concentrating on the game rather than outside distractions. Erling Haaland called for togetherness and optimism. City have appealed and deny wrongdoing. Nottingham Forest's Oliver Glasner wants the matter resolved quickly.
The unresolved case could shape how fans, players and sponsors view the Premier League's governance and competitive balance. Supporters of City and rival clubs may feel divided over the verdict and appeal, while players and staff could face continued scrutiny and distraction. A lengthy process may also affect trust in league rules and the atmosphere around matches, though the final outcome remains unknown.