Defiance was the word that stood out as Manchester City returned home for the first time since they were found guilty of 114 financial charges by the Premier League in a case that's made headlines around the world. City showed a measure of it on the pitch, even as they lost 4-2 to holders, Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain, in the Champions League group stages on Wednesday. Among the home fanbase at the Etihad Stadium, DW found universal support for City's Abu Dhabi owners — headed by Sheikh Mansour, who is also UAE's vice president and deputy prime minister. "I'm all in with the ownership now," said local fan Matt. "If we end up back in non-league, so be it.
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