Brief
Manchester City win 3-0 at Anfield after guilty verdict on financial breaches
City's victory came amid a hostile atmosphere and a pending appeal over more than 100 financial rule breaches.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, preserving their unbeaten start to the Premier League season despite a recent guilty verdict on financial rule breaches, Al Jazeera reported.
What happened
The match unfolded with Liverpool reduced to ten men after Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 62nd minute. City capitalised quickly, with Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku scoring in rapid succession, followed by a third goal from Rayan Cherki. The win gave City 18 points from six matches, maintaining their 100% record.
What the reports add
Al Jazeera noted that the crowd displayed banners reading “cheats” and “114 charges,” reflecting anger over the independent commission’s finding that City breached more than 100 Premier League financial rules. The outlet also highlighted that the verdict involves over £900 million of disguised funding and that City have appealed the decision, meaning no sanctions have been imposed yet.
What was said
Enzo Maresca, Liverpool’s manager, said, “It was not easy for the players after the last two or three weeks, but they dealt with the situation very well,” as reported by Al Jazeera. He added that the team needed to “learn how to deal with the outside noise but make our own noise, which is to win games.” Haaland described the victory as a “lovely moment” that would stay with a “troubled City” for a long time and urged the squad to “stay strong and stick together.”
How it came about
The clash followed an independent commission’s verdict on 8 October that found City guilty of 114 of 115 financial breaches, a story covered earlier by Felo News in Manchester City head to Anfield as managers react to financial breach verdict. City’s appeal remains pending, leaving the league’s future uncertain despite the on‑field result.
Key facts
- Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield. (aljazeera.com)
- Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 62nd minute. (aljazeera.com)
- The independent commission found City guilty of 114 of 115 financial breaches involving over £900 million. (aljazeera.com)
- City have appealed the verdict and no sanctions have been decided yet. (aljazeera.com)
- Enzo Maresca said his players dealt with the situation well. (aljazeera.com)
- Erling Haaland called the win a "lovely moment" for a troubled City. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Liverpool vs Man City: Blues remain unscathed, but Premier League in limbo”
