From Sky Sports · Adam Bate · · 1m 30s
Liverpool 0-3 Man City: Anfield Verdict
Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield sparks debate after Premier League ruling.
In brief
Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield sparks debate after Premier League ruling. Manchester City remain top of the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Liverpool despite being found guilty of financial rule breaches. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Man City's 3-0 win
Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, maintaining their 100 per cent record at the top of the Premier League table.
Premier League ruling
Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission between 2009 and 2018.
City's appeal
City have lodged an appeal against the ruling and continue to deny wrongdoing related to the financial breaches.
Anfield atmosphere
The Liverpool crowd chanted 'you haven't won a trophy since 1976' referencing City's last major honor before the current scrutiny.
Supporter reactions
Anfield banners declared 'a generation of supporters cheated' and referenced the Wonderwall song with the amended line 'you really robbed us all'.
Defiant supporters
City supporters displayed defiance with banners like 'in khaldoon we trust' and nostalgic symbols such as inflatable bananas.
Historical context
Liverpool lost to City in 2014, 2019, and 2022, with the Anfield crowd expressing regret over the Premier League ruling.
What happens next
The Premier League ruling remains unresolved, with City's position at the top of the table and ongoing debate about the financial breaches.
The bottom line
Manchester City remain top of the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Liverpool despite being found guilty of financial rule breaches.
