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Manchester City’s glory cannot be taken away from the players, says Kyle Walker

Former captain admits guilty verdict ‘doesn’t look great’ But he insists memories of ‘many trophies’ will remain Manchester City’s glory years cannot be taken away from the players, despite the club being found guilty of all charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period, insists former captain Kyle Walker. City have appealed against last week’s seismic judgment of an independent commission that they broke rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18, with the club found to have boosted their income by a staggering amount of more than £900m. Walker spent eight years at City from 2017 to 2025, winning the Champions League as well as 12 major domestic honours. “Obviously it doesn’t look great,” said the current Burnley captain on TalkSport. “It’s in an appeal stage so for me to start commenting on the legal action … it’s not going to do myself justice or anyone involved in it.

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Oct 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Maresca maintains almost total control as he follows Manchester City owners’ line | Jamie Jackson

Manager’s media conference was three times busier than usual, but he and his club are still speaking with one voice – for now Enzo Maresca’s first public display since Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching…

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Oct 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Maresca maintains almost total control as he follows Manchester City owners’ line | Jamie Jackson

Manager’s media conference was three times busier than usual, but he and his club are still speaking with one voice – for now Enzo Maresca’s first public display since Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all…

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Oct 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Maresca refuses to confirm he will stay at Manchester City if club lose appeal

Manager says: ‘It’s fair to respect the process’ League leaders play Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday Enzo Maresca refused to confirm he will remain as Manchester City manager should the club lose their appeal against…

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Oct 8, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Glasner urges quick end to Manchester City saga and fears damage to Premier League

Forest manager believes football fans may ‘switch off’ ‘The most important thing is the integrity of the league’ Oliver Glasner has said Manchester City being found guilty of arranging “sham contracts” has damaged the…

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Oct 8, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Burnham Denies Playing Down the Premier League’s Case Against Manchester City

Andy Burnham said the Premier League case against Manchester City should be “fully independent,” after the British prime minister faced criticism about earlier remarks that appeared to signal support for the football…

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Oct 8, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Erling Haaland calls for unity amid turmoil at Manchester City: ‘We have to stick together’

City travel to Liverpool for first game since guilty verdict Guardiola expected at City v PSG next week Erling Haaland has called for unity amid the uncertainty at Manchester City after the club were found guilty of…

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Oct 8, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

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Oct 7, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Manchester City’s glory cannot be taken away from the players, says Kyle Walker

Former captain admits guilty verdict ‘doesn’t look great’ But he insists memories of ‘many trophies’ will remain Manchester City’s glory years cannot be taken away from the players, despite the club being found guilty…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianOct 9, 2026

Manager’s media conference was three times busier than usual, but he and his club are still speaking with one voice – for now Enzo Maresca’s first public display since Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianOct 9, 2026

Manager says: ‘It’s fair to respect the process’ League leaders play Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday Enzo Maresca refused to confirm he will remain as Manchester City manager should the club lose their appeal against being found guilty of…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianOct 8, 2026

Forest manager believes football fans may ‘switch off’ ‘The most important thing is the integrity of the league’ Oliver Glasner has said Manchester City being found guilty of arranging “sham contracts” has damaged the Premier League brand…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 8, 2026

Andy Burnham said the Premier League case against Manchester City should be “fully independent,” after the British prime minister faced criticism about earlier remarks that appeared to signal support for the football club’s UAE-based…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianOct 8, 2026

City travel to Liverpool for first game since guilty verdict Guardiola expected at City v PSG next week Erling Haaland has called for unity amid the uncertainty at Manchester City after the club were found guilty of serious financial…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 8, 2026

Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

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