Maresca says Man City ‘more together’ after financial charges

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca believes his team has become more unified following their recent financial ruling. Despite the club facing a harsh verdict for over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules, City managed to secure a 3-0 victory over a depleted Liverpool side at Anfield last week. This win marked the team's sixth consecutive league win, showcasing their unity despite the off-pitch distractions.

Maresca expressed his satisfaction with the team's cohesion during a press conference, stating that they needed to create their own noise to overshadow the external issues. However, he cautioned against hasty judgments, urging people to await the final verdict before passing any conclusions. Despite his trust in the club's hierarchy, Maresca acknowledged the importance of public discussions on the matter.

With a home game against Ipswich scheduled for Saturday, Maresca aims to become the first City manager in Premier League history to win seven games in a row. Currently, City leads the table by three points over Arsenal, with Chelsea's defending champions trailing behind. For Maresca, personal accolades such as this record are secondary to focusing on the immediate match against Ipswich, as achieving 21 points would be the primary goal.