Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Maresca says Manchester City titles ‘absolutely not’ tainted; Mourinho defends Mbappé – live

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⚽ All the latest football news heading into the weekend ⚽ Ten things | Maresca coy on future | Mail Rob Football Weekly: You can watch/listen to the pod squad discuss Sunday’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, plus much more, in the latest episode.

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BBC News
Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca (opens BBC News)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
The Guardian
Maresca says Manchester City titles ‘absolutely not’ tainted; Mourinho defends Mbappé – live (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 9, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
⚽ All the latest football news heading into the weekend ⚽ Ten things | Maresca coy on future | Mail Rob Football Weekly: You can watch/listen to the pod squad discuss Sunday’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, plus much more, in the latest episode.