Enzo Maresca is adamant Manchester Citys achievements have not been tainted by the club being found guilty of breaching 114 financial regulations. The verdict of the Independent Commission a fortnight ago that City cheated the system to the tune of over �900, enabling them to bolster their squad with players that went on to enjoy huge on-field success has inevitably led to claims the period between 2009 and 2018 should be viewed differently.But Maresca, who worked for the club as part of Pep Guardiolas coaching staff across two separate spells between 2020 and 2023 before replacing the Spaniard over the summer, insisted the players achievements should still be recognised.Asked if their success was tainted, he replied: Absolutely not. The last time I was here was the treble season, I know the effort from the players, the club, the manager that was Pep. I know exactly the effort the club put in to achieve that kind of target. I dont have any doubts about that.City will win the appeal MarescaCity have appealed the verdict, and continue to deny any wrongdoing, and Maresca is confident the club will be cleared.He added: I understand the reason why most of you [the media] are here, but the only thing I can say is what Ive said already. The reason why I joined this club is because I completely trust 100% the owners, the CEO, the sporting director all the organisation. I dont have any doubts about that.I would like to speak about this situation when were going to win the appeal. Now it makes no sense to speak about anything, because I dont have any information.Maresca said he would have 100% joined City if the findings of the Independent Commission had already been revealed and hinted he would remain in post if the sanction saw the club thrown out of the Premier League.I won the Championship with Leicester, so in case were in League One, well see! he said. But again, we are thinking about something that we dont know.more to follow Topics Liverpool F.C. Manchester City F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Mourinho jokes hell be lucky to see final Man City verdict Nicholas McGee 8th October, 2026 They dont care about the noise Maresca hails fantastic feeling in Man City camp Nicholas McGee 8th October, 2026 Erling Haaland says Manchester City must stick together as Premier League pile-on continues Mitch Fretton 8th October, 2026 Frank Lampard refuses to speculate on Manchester City charges ahead of Premier League return Mitch Fretton 8th October, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five players to axe ahead of Gameweek 6 Jon Fisher 8th October, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five players who will explode over the next three gameweeks Blake Hurst 8th October, 2026
