Manchester City manager [Enzo Maresca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzo_Maresca) defended his side’s celebrations after they defeated Liverpool 3‑0 at Anfield on Sunday, insisting the triumph warranted any jubilation despite recent criticism linked to the club’s ongoing [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com) financial‑rules case.
**Why did Maresca defend the celebrations?**
- The match ended 3‑0 in favour of Manchester City.
- The victory came on the same day the club faced a guilty verdict for breaching financial regulations.
- Maresca told reporters, “We won 3‑0 at Anfield; what do you want us to do?”
- He added that even a 1‑0 win would have elicited the same reaction, emphasizing the team’s daily focus on winning.
**What did the captain say?**
Captain Rúben Dias echoed the manager’s view, stating that players should be free to express their emotions after a match. “I very much stand by the manager’s words,” Dias said, adding that the celebrations reflected how much the win meant to them.
**How did Maresca describe the impact on fans?**
Maresca noted that supporters had endured harsher criticism than the players or staff, especially from rival fans who label City as “cheaters.” He explained that the joy inside the dressing‑room was genuine, highlighting the difficulty of winning at Anfield.
**What lies ahead for the team?**
Manchester City are set to host reigning European champions [Paris Saint‑Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_F.C.) at the Etihad Stadium in their next Champions League fixture. Maresca called the encounter a “major test,” insisting the side must deliver a perfect performance against what he described as the best team in Europe.
The manager concluded that, while the club continues to appeal the financial‑rules verdict, the players remain focused on their on‑field objectives and will celebrate future successes as they come.