Erling Haaland has called on Manchester City to stay calm and united after the club were found guilty of all 80 of the serious financial charges brought by the Premier League. One source said the club was accused of artificially inflating revenue by more than $1 billion from 2009-18, while another described the case as covering alleged breaches from 2009/10 to 2017/18.
"We have to stick together and we have to spread the love to each other. So yeah, stick together, enjoy the ride and smile," Haaland told dailymail.com. He also said City must "stay positive" and "look ahead and try to win football games" as they prepare for Sunday’s trip to Anfield.
Haaland's message
Haaland's first public response since the verdict was not about the legal fight itself. It was about keeping Manchester City steady, with the forward stressing unity, positivity and a need to move on to football.
The club's mood on the pitch gives that message some backing. City have won their last five Premier League matches and sit on 15 points from five games, with Haaland himself on five league goals in five appearances this season.
Liverpool on Sunday
Sunday's Liverpool vs Manchester City is City's first match since the publication of the verdict, and the backdrop is already heavier than a normal league trip. Liverpool have 9 points from five Premier League games and are unbeaten in five.
Haaland, speaking to Sky Sports, also said: "It's always special to play against Liverpool." The fixture arrives with City's appeal lodged and both clubs in decent domestic form, but the forward's message is the one City will want repeated before kick-off: stay together and keep winning.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
