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Man City face uncertain future, but on the pitch it's business as…

Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola over the summer, says he'll discuss his future only after City win their appeal; the club calls the charges an opinion.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
Published 9:03 AM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by ESPN: “Man City face uncertain future, but on the pitch it's business as usual”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:03 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Man City.
BBN covered this story before: Kai Trump wrist surgery, PSG stun Man City, Rodgers rolls (October 14).

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ESPNMan City face uncertain future, but on the pitch it's business as usual

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorManchester City's new manager, Enzo Maresca, is the first man to win his first seven Premier League games.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat beats a record shared by Guardiola, Ancelotti and Solskjaer.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSeven. Is that a lot? I like the sky blue shirts.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLook, I'm telling you, it's a lot. And he did it while the club faces possible points deductions, transfer bans, even expulsion, according to reports.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorExpulsion? City calls the charges an opinion. I'd call that a very firm review.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThey've launched an appeal. And Maresca won't discuss his own future until the club wins it.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's confidence, or that's a man who read the schedule.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo he'll speak when they win.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWhen, Vera. Not if. When.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSeven wins and no comment. Technically he's undefeated in press conferences too.

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