Haaland urges unity as City appeal financial-rule findings

Erling Haaland urged Manchester City supporters and others associated with the club to remain united and positive as the team prepared for its first match since an independent commission found it had breached Premier League financial rules. City has appealed the findings and maintains its innocence; the appeal’s outcome remains unresolved. Haaland made the appeal in comments published Thursday, October 8, ahead of City’s scheduled match against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, October 11. He called on people around the club to stick together, look ahead and focus on winning football matches. He also said he cares about City and its supporters. The striker’s remarks addressed the uncertainty surrounding the commission’s decision while directing attention to the team’s immediate fixture. Haaland described games against Liverpool as special and encouraged supporters to enjoy the occasion. The reports establish that the match was scheduled, not that it had taken place. The commission’s findings concern alleged financial conduct from 2009 to 2018, before Haaland joined City in 2022.