Man City case creating uncertainty in Premier League - Iraola
Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 9, 2026. City remain adamant they have done no wrong and have appealed against the findings of an independent commission, which were announced last week.
The Premier League leaders potentially face a severe points deduction that could put their place in the English top flight at risk. Iraola believes the world's richest league is caught in limbo until there is a definitive outcome.
"I think the worst thing probably is the uncertainty, that no one knows what's going to happen," the Spaniard said ahead of City's first outing since the verdict at Liverpool on Sunday. "But we have to focus on Liverpool - be the best club we can be, the best team we can be and that's my challenge.
Iraola only joined the Reds in June but is looking forward to a red-hot atmosphere at Anfield. The atmosphere is going to be big, especially at Anfield," he said.
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Liverpool are still unbeaten under Iraola, but three draws in their opening five league games means they start the weekend six points off the top. Iraola's options up front are limited after Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo were injured on international duty.
As a club manager, you are always waiting until the game ends (hoping) the doctor doesn't call you, doesn't give you bad news, but in this case we've been unlucky with Alex and Cody, both of them," he said. "They are injured and they are not going to be involved on Sunday.
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