In a dramatic turn of events, Benjamin Mendy, the former Manchester City star, revealed that fellow teammates stepped in to support him financially during a period when the club withheld his substantial monthly salary. This unprecedented situation arose after Mendy's arrest in 2021, leading to an employment tribunal where he claims unlawful salary suspension, totaling an £11 million dispute.

Chelsea and Manchester City are set to clash in a preseason friendly in Ohio on August 3, offering fans a preview of their upcoming Premier League opener. This highly anticipated match will be the final preseason game for City before their Community Shield faceoff with Manchester United. Chelsea's new manager, Enzo Maresca, looks to fine-tune his squad as Pep Guardiola prepares his team for another competitive season.