Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are 'absolutely not' tainted after City were found guilty of most of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
Key facts
- Enzo Maresca said Manchester City's titles are 'absolutely not' tainted, according to the BBC.
- City were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League.
- Maresca addressed the media at the Etihad Campus in Manchester.
- The Guardian reported Maresca was 'coy on future'.
- City face Liverpool on Sunday, according to The Guardian.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has insisted that the club’s titles are “absolutely not” tainted after City were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League, according to the BBC.
Maresca made the comments as he faced the media at the Etihad Campus in Manchester. His remarks come after the Premier League’s findings against the club, which the BBC reported related to the majority of 115 charges.
According to The Guardian, which followed the press conference live, Maresca was “coy on future” during his media appearance. The outlet had earlier flagged that the manager would address reporters at the Etihad Campus.
The manager’s comments arrive ahead of a high-profile fixture. The Guardian noted that Manchester City are set to face Liverpool on Sunday, a clash discussed in the latest episode of its Football Weekly podcast.
The Guardian’s coverage also referenced other football news heading into the weekend, including injury concerns for Liverpool’s Isak and Gakpo, as the Premier League resumed with Manchester City in the spotlight.
The sources available do not detail the specific charges City were found guilty of, nor any sanctions that may follow. Maresca’s defence of the club’s honours stands as his public response to the findings.
Why it matters
The status of Manchester City's titles is one of the most closely watched issues in English football, given the scale of the Premier League charges against the club. Maresca's defence signals how the club intends to publicly frame the findings as it continues to compete at the top of the game.
Frequently asked questions
What did Enzo Maresca say about Manchester City's titles?
According to the BBC, Maresca said the club's titles are 'absolutely not' tainted after City were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League.
How many charges did Manchester City face?
The BBC reports City were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
Who do Manchester City play next?
The Guardian reported that Manchester City are set to face Liverpool on Sunday.