Keating Pleads Not Guilty to Nitrous Oxide Charge

Manchester City and England goalkeeper Khiara Keating, along with her mother Nicola, appeared in court charged with possession of nitrous oxide, a Class C drug. The charges stem from a June 18 incident in Manchester, where police found nitrous oxide canisters in Keating's car following a crash. Both have pleaded not guilty and were remanded on unconditional bail until a further hearing on September 10. Keating, who had a breakthrough season with Manchester City and earned her first England call-up in 2023, could face severe penalties if found guilty. The incident occurred just days before she was set to join an England training camp. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the charges, while Manchester City has declined to comment.