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'Stick together, enjoy the ride and smile' - Haaland's message to Man City fans

Manchester City’s appeal against the Premier League’s financial ruling has set the stage for a high-stakes legal battle, as the club insists it is ‘innocent’ and claims the decision contains ‘material errors.’ The independent commission found that between 2009/10 and 2017/18, City artificially inflated revenues by £830 million through ‘sham’ contracts with commercial partners, a scheme the club denies. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland urged supporters to stay united and positive ahead of Sunday’s clash with Liverpool at Anfield, where the Norwegian striker—who considers himself a City fan—emphasized the importance of togetherness and enjoyment.

The fixture, a historic rivalry under Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp, promises to be a focal point as Haaland looks forward to the challenge, having previously won, drawn, and lost at Anfield in past encounters.

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