Haaland Urges Unity After City Guilty Verdict

An independent commission found that Manchester City breached Premier League financial rules in 114 alleged instances involving conduct from 2009 to 2018, including alleged sham commercial arrangements that inflated revenue and reduced costs by more than £900 million. City deny wrongdoing and are appealing; possible sanctions include points deductions, title-stripping or expulsion, but no final punishment has been determined. Manager Enzo Maresca said he trusts the club, considers the squad calm and focused on football, and does not believe the titles he won as Pep Guardiola’s assistant are tainted. Erling Haaland urged players and supporters to stay positive and united as City prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield, with both men saying the team’s immediate priority is winning matches.