Michael Carrick reacts to Manchester City financial rules verdict

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the case that saw Manchester City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. BBC News and the Daily Mail both reported that Carrick still has his own questions about the matter. The Daily Mail and Sky Sports reported that Carrick has called for Manchester City's punishment to be decided as quickly as possible. [1][2][8][9][11][12]

Carrick was a player for Manchester United when they lost the Premier League title to Manchester City in 2012 and 2018, according to the Daily Mail. BBC News reported that the 45-year-old manager was on the pitch at Sunderland when he learned City had won the title in 2012. The Daily Mail said Carrick admitted that being awarded past winners' medals now would feel hollow, because the joy of winning was already taken away. [1][2]

In response to the verdict, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club's titles are absolutely not tainted, according to BBC Sport. BBC Sport reported that Manchester City were found guilty of the majority of 115 charges brought by the Premier League. Maresca added that he retains faith in the club owners and believes they will win an appeal against the decision. [3][7]

The Daily Mail reported that Manchester United fans are planning to bring back a famous ticker banner mocking Manchester City's past trophy drought following the guilty verdict. Manchester City are set to face Liverpool on Sunday in their first match since the decision, according to BBC Sport. [4][5]