{
  "id": 13045125,
  "title": "Enzo Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' at Man City as Haaland urges fans to 'stick together'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/enzo-maresca-says-feeling-is-fantastic-at-man-city-as-haaland-urges-13045125",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:00:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/09/enzo-maresca-says-feeling-is-fantastic-at-man-city-as-haaland-urges-fans-to-stick-together/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Enzo Maresca, Manchester City's manager, is feeling fantastic as the team prepares to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The club has had a perfect start to the season, with five wins in five league matches, and currently sits atop the table. However, their upcoming match will occur against the backdrop of a financial case in which City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. The club has lodged an appeal against the decision, maintaining their innocence and asserting that the commission's verdict contains \"clear material errors.\" Despite this challenging atmosphere, Maresca and his players are focused on what they can control - their performance on the pitch. He emphasized the importance of unity within the team and urged fans to show their support. Erling Haaland, the team's star striker, echoed Maresca's sentiments, encouraging fans to stay positive, support each other, and enjoy the game. Both Maresca and Haaland emphasized the importance of unity and positivity, urging fans to spread love and support to each other.",
  "summary": "Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City are embracing the challenge of returning to Premier League action at Liverpool on Sunday, with the team's perfect start providing a welcome distraction from the storm surrounding their landmark financial case. City travel to Anfield with five wins from five league matches and top the table, but their first game since an independent commission found them guilty…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Enzo Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' at Man City as Haaland urges fans to 'stick together'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/enzo-maresca-says-feeling-is-fantastic-at-man-city-as-haaland-urges",
        "published": "2026-10-09T06:00:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "From doomscrolling to defiance - how do Man City fans feel?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/from-doomscrolling-to-defiance-how-do-man-city-fans-feel",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:02:26.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}