Manchester City head into their huge Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield under more pressure than usual, and this time, some of it has nothing to do with football.
City remain at the centre of a major financial controversy after being found guilty of numerous Premier League financial rule breaches. The club has appealed the findings, so no final sporting punishment has been confirmed yet.
Possible sanctions could have serious consequences for City, including a points deduction or other sporting penalties, but the outcome will depend on the ongoing legal process.
For now, manager Enzo Maresca and his players must put the controversy aside and concentrate on the pitch.
Liverpool will see the match as a major opportunity to close the gap on the league leaders. Playing at Anfield, with the home crowd behind them, they will look to put City under pressure from the opening whistle.
City, meanwhile, will rely heavily on their attacking quality, with Erling Haaland providing the biggest threat in front of goal.
The financial case may dominate the headlines, but once the whistle blows, it will come down to football.
City have questions to answer off the pitch. At Anfield, they have three points to fight for on it.