Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has voiced his support for Manchester City amid the club's ongoing financial case. The reigning Premier League leaders are contesting a guilty verdict over 114 alleged breaches of league rules between 2009 and 2018, with a final decision on any sanctions expected by the end of the year.
Enrique made his comments ahead of a high-profile UEFA Champions League group stage match between his side and Manchester City. "The trophies you win on the pitch remain on the pitch," the PSG coach said. "They deserved to win them, and I hope they can avoid the sanction."
His defense comes as Manchester City continue their imperious form on the field. They sit first in the Premier League with a perfect 18 points from six games, three points clear of Arsenal. Their latest result was a commanding 3-0 victory at Anfield against Liverpool last Saturday, a match met with loud jeers from the home crowd, which extended their winning run to five matches.
On-pitch form continues
The club's performance has not been derailed by the off-field scrutiny. Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored in the win at Liverpool, part of a run where City have scored 16 goals while conceding just five. You can review the full sequence of results on our fixtures page.
Manchester City's appeal against the independent commission's verdict remains pending. The club has consistently denied the allegations. The situation creates a complex backdrop for their European campaign, where a positive result against the French champions would be a significant step toward the knockout stages.
The focus now shifts to maintaining momentum. Pep Guardiola's side host Ipswich Town at the Etihad this Saturday before turning their attention to the continental clash. Enrique concluded his remarks by stating, "I hope everything works out well for Manchester City." The team's next home game is against 10th-placed Ipswich on 17 October.
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