Man City silence hostile Anfield with 3-0 win over Liverpool
Manchester City extended its perfect start with second-half goals after Ryan Gravenberch’s red card, while Liverpool fans protested the club’s financial rules verdict.
- On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Manchester City defeated 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, with second-half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki extending their perfect Premier League start to six wins.
- Playing their first match since an independent commission found the club guilty of 114 financial breaches, City faced a hostile Anfield reception with 'cheat' chants and banners mocking the alleged misconduct.
- Liverpool's challenge collapsed after midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 62nd minute for a second yellow card, allowing City to score three unanswered goals and capitalize on the numerical advantage.
- Manager Andoni Iraola faced a severe personnel crisis with Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Hugo Ekitike ruled out, leaving Liverpool unable to respond and suffering their first league defeat of the season.
- The ongoing appeal process adds uncertainty regarding future sanctions, with analysts suggesting the guilty verdict could revive calls for retrospective title awards to runners-up Liverpool amid potential expulsion from the Premier League.
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Background. Manchester City has always polarized England's football, the financial scandal greatly exacerbated the protests.
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