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'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends celebrations

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca answered criticism of his team's celebrations at Liverpool with a question of his own; BBC Sport carried the same quotes.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:03 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends celebrations”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:03 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHis answer to the critics was, quote, what do you want us to do, and Yahoo Sports has it.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI rate the heat at medium well, headed for the surface of the sun.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCelebrating is a crime now? In sky blue?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a rivalry, Vera. Celebrating at somebody else's stadium is lighting a match in their living room.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChat, would you celebrate in the other team's house? Rex, I'd only mind if the colours clashed.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe colours? To cool this seat, he needs wins, and fewer questions about confetti.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSky blue always wins. Rating: one flaming chair, tastefully accessorised.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAccepted, with pain.

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