Man City will win appeal over financial charges, says Maresca
'I trust the club because I trust the people and this is also the reason why I joined the club,' said the City head coach.
Enzo Maresca, the newly appointed Manchester City manager, expressed absolute trust in the club's ability to overturn the club's recent financial charges. Speaking at his first press conference since the scandal, Maresca, who joined City in June, affirmed his faith in the people behind the club. The 10-time English champions, who have won eight Premier League titles and multiple other trophies in the past 15 years, were found guilty of arranging sham contracts with commercial partners to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs by over £900 million ($1.2 billion) between 2009 and 2018.
An independent commission made the judgment, and the club is appealing the decision. The outcome could result in severe points penalties, potentially leading to relegation or even expulsion from the Premier League. Despite the controversy, Maresca rejects the notion that City's success over the years is now tainted. However, Manchester United boss Michael Carrick admitted feeling personally affected by the situation.
Liverpool, who have lost to City in three consecutive Premier League finals, also called for clarification on the uncertainty surrounding the Premier League. City's next match is against Liverpool at Anfield, where Maresca expects a boisterous atmosphere, but insists his team will stay focused on the game.
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