Enzo Maresca reveals Man City challenge after statement win over Liverpool

Enzo Maresca challenged Manchester City to continue making their own “noise” after a comprehensive victory in their first match since the club was found guilty of breaching financial regulations.

Maresca this week referred to discourse surrounding the club as “noise” and he maintained that theme after his side produced a dominant display amid a hostile atmosphere.

The Italian said: “It was not easy for the players after the last two or three weeks but I felt they dealt with the situation very good.

“We need to learn how to deal with the outside noise. Because of the situation the noise will always be there.

“At the same time we need to try to make our own noise. That is to win games, like we have done today.

“At the end of the game our fans were signing, so the noise was from us and not from the environment.”

Enzo Maresca has led Man City to six wins from six at the start of the new Premier League season

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There had been suggestions members of the club’s hierarchy would not attend but chief executive Ferran Soriano was present along with other senior figures.

Maresca felt that was an important show of support from the club, who have maintained their innocence and are confident of winning their appeal.

Maresca said: “Ferran was there, (sporting director) Hugo (Viana) was there. We were all together.

“For the importance of the game, Liverpool away, Anfield, I think it’s a good idea from the club to be all together. That togetherness at this moment is what we need.”

He said: “It is a great result for sure. At this moment all the organisation needs this kind of win. It’s good for us as a coaching staff, good for the players, for the fans, the organisation. This kind of win is good for all the club.”

After an uneventful first half, City took command after the 62nd-minute sending-off of Ryan Gravenberch, easing to victory with goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki.