Liverpool have been rocked by a significant double injury setback ahead of their mouth-watering Premier League showdown with Manchester City. Head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that star attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will both be sidelined for the Anfield clash.
Rui Pinto, the figurehead behind the Football Leaks website that sparked the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City, has had his witness protection status restored. The whistleblower had expressed genuine fear for his personal safety after authorities initially moved to withdraw his security detail earlier this month.
Manchester City reportedly attempted to negotiate a settlement with the Premier League before an independent commission delivered a seismic guilty verdict regarding their financial conduct. Despite these behind-the-scenes discussions, the two parties failed to reach an agreement, leaving the reigning champions facing unprecedented sporting sanctions.
The disgraced Etihad outfit better get used to being castigated by fans of other Premier League clubs after being found guilty of breaching financial rules
Mikel Arteta insists the Premier League remains the best division in the world despite Manchester City being found guilty of breaking financial rules. The Arsenal boss sidestepped questions about potential sanctions but praised other clubs for increasing the league's competitiveness.
Michael Carrick has admitted that receiving retrospective Premier League winners' medals would not make up for the triumphant moments he was denied on the pitch. The Manchester United manager also urged football authorities to swiftly resolve Manchester City's financial rule-breaking case for the benefit of everyone involved.
Manchester City have reportedly stepped in to prevent Erling Haaland from answering questions regarding the club's ongoing legal battle with the Premier League over 114 financial charges. The Norwegian striker was scheduled for a media appearance ahead of a crucial showdown with Liverpool, but certain topics were strictly off-limits.
Manchester City remain wedged under the Financial Fair Play (FFP) microscope, but Danny Mills has told GOAL why - “with certain caveats” - billionaire owners in the Premier League should be allowed to “spend what they want”. The deepest of pockets can now be found in boardrooms across English football, so why are the super wealthy not able to splash the cash?
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has launched a fierce defense of the club’s legacy following the bombshell news of their Premier League guilty verdict. Despite the threat of expulsion looming over the Etihad, the Italian insists that the silverware won during his time at the club remains untarnished by off-field controversies.
Vincent Kompany has addressed the explosive guilty verdict surrounding Manchester City's long-running financial investigation, with the legendary former captain now facing the prospect of having his medal haul erased. The current Bayern Munich head coach spent over a decade at the Etihad Stadium and was the heartbeat of the side that dominated English football during the period under scrutiny.