Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed accusations that the club's recent title victory is "absolutely not" tainted by the Premier League's ruling against them. The Italian, appointed as Pep Guardiola's successor in June, reiterated his trust in the club's ownership and their upcoming appeal against the verdict. An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of multiple breaches of financial regulations from 2009-10 to 2017-18, including sham contracts and misleading accounts.

The club has claimed the ruling contains clear material errors and is unsafe. Maresca emphasized that the team's focus remains on the pitch, acknowledging the challenges they will face at Liverpool's Anfield in their upcoming match. He praised his players' positive mindset and readiness to face the hostile environment at Anfield, despite the uncertainty surrounding the appeal.