Maresca says City players 'don't care about the noise' as Haaland calls for unity after owners' verdict
The fallout from the guilty verdict against Manchester City's ownership group continues to dominate the Premier League narrative. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, a former Guardiola assistant, said City players 'don't care about the noise' surrounding the legal proceedings. Striker Erling Haaland, meanwhile, publicly appealed for unity inside the squad as uncertainty swirls around the club's future governance. Manager Pep Guardiola's name also features as the leadership group navigates one of the most turbulent off-field periods in the club's modern history. The responses suggest a club attempting to insulate its playing staff from institutional turbulence heading into a critical stretch of the season.
Read the full story at theguardian.comManchester City are entering a delicate phase where off-field governance issues risk bleeding into the dressing room. The public show of solidarity from Haaland, combined with the reassurance from a rival coach like Maresca, signals that the club is actively trying to project normalcy. Whether that message holds will depend on how quickly the ownership situation is resolved and whether City can maintain their competitive edge while the institutional cloud lingers. For neutrals, this is a defining test of squad character and of Guardiola's ability to keep his group focused.
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