# Cherki Caps City Win Amid Liverpool Taunts

> Manchester City defeats Liverpool despite Anfield's 'cheats' taunts.
- Title: Cherki Caps City Win Amid Liverpool Taunts · the Guardian
- Summary: Manchester City defeats Liverpool despite Anfield's 'cheats' taunts. Manchester City secured a 3-0 win over Liverpool in a Premier League match after facing…
- Keywords: manchester city, liverpool, premier league, rayan cherki, jeremy doku, erling haaland, anfield, cheats, premier league match report, sports, Cherki, Caps
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/11/liverpool-manchester-city-premier-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-11T17:42:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester city, liverpool, premier league, rayan cherki, jeremy doku, erling haaland, anfield, cheats, premier league match report, sports
## Manchester City's Anfield Challenge
Liverpool supporters labeled Manchester City cheats during the match.

> cheats
## City's Financial Scrutiny
Manchester City faces Premier League financial rule violations after independent commission findings.

> independent commission
## Anfield Atmosphere
Liverpool fans displayed 'cheats' banners and inflatable bananas during the match.

> inflatable bananas
## Key Moments
Rayan Cherki scored Manchester City's third goal after a clever pass from Elliot Anderson.

> Rayan Cherki
## Liverpool's Weakness
Liverpool's manager Andoni Iraola faced challenges with key players injured during international breaks.

> Andoni Iraola
## Match Progression
Manchester City won 3-0 with goals from Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku.

> 3-0
## City's Defiance
Manchester City maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season despite Liverpool's taunts.

> 100% start
## Aftermath
Liverpool suffered their first defeat under manager Andoni Iraola.

> first defeat
## Key takeaway

Manchester City secured a 3-0 win over Liverpool in a Premier League match after facing intense criticism from Liverpool supporters who labeled them cheats.