Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City are ‘close’ to PSG despite home defeat
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca defended his team's performance following a 4-2 Champions League loss to PSG, noting they were unlucky despite a poor first half. The club continues to face scrutiny regarding ongoing financial rule investigations.
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The match highlights the pressure on elite football clubs to balance on-field performance with external legal and financial controversies.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half for City but by then the damage was already done. Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half for City but by then the damage was already done. Manchester City Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City are ‘close’ to PSG despite home defeat Luis Enrique admits ‘luck was on our side’ in 4-2 win
Maresca denies players were affected by guilty verdicts
Prefer the Guardian on Google Enzo Maresca felt Manchester City proved they were close to the level of Paris Saint-Germain after losing out to them in a Champions League thriller at the Etihad Stadium.
City trailed 3-0 at half-time against the defending champions and the damage might have been heavier. But they threw caution to the wind in the second half, creating a host of chances and hinting at a remarkable comeback before going down 4-2.
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