City's Unity Call Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Manchester City return to Premier League action on Sunday against Liverpool, their first outing since the international break. But the build-up has been overshadowed by news that the club has been found guilty of breaking financial fair play rules. The verdict, which City are appealing, has dominated the agenda.

On Thursday, manager Enzo Maresca addressed the situation with a simple message: 'We need to be all together.' Later that same day, Erling Haaland echoed those sentiments. The club tweeted a clip of the striker saying, 'We have to stick together; we have to stay with each other, and we have to stay positive.'

City are contesting the guilty verdict and will likely appeal any sanctions that follow. For now, the focus shifts to the pitch, where the team will look to channel that togetherness into a positive result.