Premier League managers have addressed the media for the first time since the Manchester City guilty verdict was announced during the international break.

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard, a former player for Manchester City, expressed uncertainty regarding the situation, stating he would refrain from commenting further until the appeal process concludes. "What can you say when the appeal is going on?" he remarked, as quoted by BBC Sport.

Despite his connection to City, Lampard emphasized his lack of insider knowledge, indicating he couldn't provide specific insights into the verdict or its implications.

In a similar vein, Leeds United manager Daniel Farke maintained focus on football-related matters, stating, "Not my topic. My topic is football. There are more qualified people to speak on this." He insisted that it was unnecessary for everyone to weigh in on the issue, noting, "It’s nothing to do with me; I was not involved in the title race during those years."

Meanwhile, Manchester City players, including manager Enzo Maresca, have returned to training following the break. Maresca appeared cheerful as he arrived at the club’s training ground, though he has yet to address the media, with a press conference scheduled for tomorrow.

Erling Haaland was also spotted arriving, despite concerns about a potential injury that could sideline him for the upcoming match against Liverpool. Manchester City is expected to assess Haaland's fitness today, hopeful that his condition may not be as severe as initially feared after he was unable to complete his international duties due to a knock.