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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said morale within the squad remains strong despite the ongoing cloud of 115 Premier League financial charges against the club. Separately, Premier League clubs expressed concern about potential political interference in City's appeal process after comments from Prime Minister Andy Burnham regarding the case. The developments add new dimensions to the prolonged financial rule breach saga surrounding City, as the club awaits resolution of the charges while facing scrutiny over the involvement of political figures in the proceedings.