Maresca says ‘feeling is fantastic’ among Man City squad

Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca says the "feeling is fantastic" among his players and they "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding the club after it was found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against it by the Premier League.

It is understood that the City head coach asked his players not to let the crisis that has engulfed the club affect their attitude and focus as the Premier League campaign gets back under way this weekend.

As Premier League football returns following a three-week hiatus, managers of rival clubs can expect to be asked to comment on the City verdict during their compulsory pre-match press conferences.