Haaland urges Manchester City fans to unite after club's conviction

Norwegian Erling Haaland has sent a message to Manchester City fans, urging them to stay united and positive following the club's condemnation by an independent committee over alleged serious financial rule breaches in the Premier League.

Manchester City have appealed against the independent committee's decision that found the club guilty in the case, while the Premier League champions have reiterated their innocence, stating that the ruling contained "clear fundamental errors in law, principles, and facts."

This comes ahead of the anticipated clash between Manchester City and Liverpool next Sunday at Anfield in the Premier League.

Speaking about his message to Manchester City fans before the match, Haaland said: "You will have a great time. We have to stay united, stand by each other, and keep the positivity. No matter what happens in life, we always have to smile."

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland added: "We have to stay positive, look ahead, and try to win football matches and enjoy the situation and achieve victory. We must stay united and spread love among each other. So, we have to stick together, enjoy the journey, and smile."

Erling Haaland has confirmed his deep connection to Manchester City and the club's supporters, stating that he empathizes with their struggles as a fellow fan. He said: "I care a lot about the city, and I care a lot about the supporters because I am a fan too, and I feel what they feel."

Haaland spoke about the anticipated encounter against Liverpool, reminiscing about the fierce competition that brought the two teams together during the Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp era.

The Norwegian said: "It is always special to play against Liverpool, especially with Pep and Klopp. I remember sitting in Salzburg and Dortmund watching the matches, and how the two teams pushed each other forward. It is always special matches."

He continued: "I have won there, drawn there, and lost there. So the encounter is always special, every match in the Premier League is different, and every match against Liverpool is special."