# Maresca calls City fans 'cheats' if United fan

> Maresca admits Manchester City fans suffer more than players in financial scandal fallout.
- Title: Maresca calls City fans 'cheats' if United fan · the Guardian
- Summary: Maresca admits Manchester City fans suffer more than players in financial scandal fallout. Maresca says City fans face tougher challenges than players after…
- Keywords: enzo maresca, manchester city, champions league, premier league, financial breach, rubeen dias, sports, Maresca, calls, City, fans, 'cheats'
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/13/enzo-maresca-manchester-city-cheating-scandal
- Published: 2026-10-13T13:31:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: enzo maresca, manchester city, champions league, premier league, financial breach, rubeen dias, sports
## Maresca's fan comment
Maresca says he would describe Manchester City as 'cheats' if he were a United fan.

> Maresca says he would describe Manchester City as "cheats" if he were a Manchester United or Arsenal fan
## Fan impact
Maresca claims City fans suffer more than players in financial scandal fallout.

> It probably has been more tough for our fans than for the players or for me as it’s more complicated
## Recent win
City won 3-0 against Liverpool after financial breach ruling.

> We won 0-3 at Anfield
## Next match
City faces Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League next.

> Manchester City v PSG is a reminder of the path not taken in sanctions battles
## Captain's view
Rúben Dias says City remains calm and trusts the club.

> We’re very calm. We trust the club, and we’re very focused on enjoying football
## Manager's focus
Maresca prioritizes next game over financial scandal.

> I promise you that I stress a lot about the gameplan and how we can train every day but I don’t stress about things I don’t [control]
## Key takeaway

Maresca says City fans face tougher challenges than players after club's Premier League financial breach ruling.