EPL: I’ll laugh about it – Mourinho reacts to Man City’s guilty verdict

Manchester City's star striker Erling Haaland has urged his fans to remain united following the club's guilty verdict for over 100 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules. The independent commission found City to have utilized fictitious commercial contracts to artificially inflate revenue and reduce costs by more than £900 million ($1.2 billion) between 2009 and 2018.

This has resulted in the possibility of a significant points deduction or even expulsion from the Premier League, with the current squad potentially bearing the brunt of any sanctions.

Despite joining the club in 2022, Haaland's future at City could be influenced by the severity of the punishment. The Norwegian forward, who has netted 169 goals in 205 appearances for Manchester City, expressed his commitment to the team, stating that they must "stick together" and spread positivity among themselves. Haaland, a devoted fan, emphasized his care for the club and its supporters, saying that he feels their pain as well.

City's manager Pep Guardiola also reacted to the verdict, with the club confident they will prove their innocence in the face of the 114 guilty charges.