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Manchester City returned to Anfield for their first Premier League match since being found guilty of breaking financial fair play rules, and the atmosphere was hostile from the start. Liverpool fans lined the streets with banners and pyrotechnics, while away supporters responded with inflatable bananas and defiant chants.
varela·6 min read
Manchester City beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield with second-half goals from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku. Ryan Gravenberch was sent off for the hosts after picking up a second yellow card. Enzo Maresca's side kept their perfect start intact and stayed top of the Premier League.
Javi
·5 min read
Liverpool host Manchester City this Sunday, 11 October, at 4:30pm in the standout fixture of the Premier League weekend. City arrive at Anfield top of the table with five wins from five, but the champions do so under the shadow of a guilty verdict over financial breaches. Enzo Maresca says he has complete trust in the club as his side prepares for a hostile reception.
Matt·4 min read
Manchester City visit Anfield on Sunday for their first match since the Premier League found the club guilty of 115 financial irregularities on the 29th. It is also the first meeting between Liverpool and City without Pep Guardiola since 2016, with Enzo Maresca in the away dugout and Andoni Iraola leading the Reds. The hosts are seventh, six points behind the leaders, and need a statement win.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Enzo Maresca strongly defended Manchester City's titles after an independent commission found the club guilty of most of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League. The Italian manager trusts the owners completely, is convinced the club will win its appeal, and confirmed Erling Haaland is ready for the trip to Anfield to face Liverpool.
Matt·5 min read
Portuguese hacker Rui Pinto, who released the documents that triggered the Premier League investigation into Manchester City, will remain under witness protection. Authorities in Portugal have suspended the decision to remove him from the programme, which was due to take effect on Saturday.
Natilla·5 min read
Michael Carrick says a retrospective winner's medal would not replace the emotional moments of glory Manchester City took away on the pitch. Andoni Iraola calls for a swift resolution while Mikel Arteta defends his time as assistant at the Etihad.
varela·7 min read
Portugal's government has annulled the decision to strip Rui Pinto, the man behind Football Leaks, of his protected witness status. The move comes a week after he announced he was going into hiding because he feared for his life. The Ministry of Justice found flaws in the notification process and ruled that his police protection remains in force while a new decision is made.
Javi·4 min read
Mikel Arteta insisted his conscience is clear over Manchester City's financial rule breaches during his time as assistant manager. The Arsenal boss avoided commenting on the case and pointed to the ongoing appeal process. His shortest answer came when he was asked directly about his responsibility during those years at the club.
Matt·4 min read
Manchester City's trip to Anfield carries more weight than ever after the revelations about their financial conduct. The meeting with Liverpool also puts two contrasting approaches to money at the top of the Premier League on full display. With Alexander Isak injured, Liverpool's attacking options become a key storyline before kick-off.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read