Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 amid financial charges row
Summarised from 2 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 13:31 · Archive
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday, their first match since being found guilty of 114 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The victory came after Liverpool were reduced to ten men with Ryan Gravenberch's dismissal in the second half. City manager Enzo Maresca said winning at Anfield was 'good for all' at the club and maintained that City would succeed in appealing against the charges. He stated: 'I don't care about the charges, I'm here to try to prepare the games and win games.'
The match took place amid a tense atmosphere, with Liverpool supporters chanting 'sham' and 'cheats' and brandishing banners against City throughout. According to the national media coverage, City 'rose above' the hostile environment to produce what was described as a 'brilliant, defiant performance'. National media outlets characterised the match as a 'freak match' shaped by the circumstances surrounding City's guilty verdict rather than sporting merit alone.
Ten arrests were made during the policing operation, including five people on suspicion of tragedy chanting. A Merseyside Police officer sustained a serious facial injury during an arrest on Anfield Road as fans left the stadium and was taken to hospital. Police Chief Inspector Leanne Hobin said it was 'extremely disappointing' that an officer had been injured while carrying out their duty.
How it is being reported
- Ten arrested as trouble hits Liverpool v Manchester City matchPOLICE have confirmed that 10 people were arrested during the policing operation at Anfield for the Liverpool v Manchester City match on Sunday (October 11).Wirral Globe · 12 Oct, 12:41
- Officer 'seriously injured' as 10 arrested at Liverpool v Man City matchFive people were arrested on suspicion of tragedy chantingLiverpool Echo · 12 Oct, 11:14
- National media reflect 'bizarre unreality' of Liverpool defeat to Man City - 'Freak match'A look at how the national media reacted to Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool at AnfieldLiverpool Echo · 12 Oct, 10:35
- Enzo Maresca makes 'good' Liverpool vow and doubles down on Man City charges stanceEnzo Maresca spoke after his Manchester City side beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on SundayLiverpool Echo · 12 Oct, 06:00
- Roy Keane accuses Liverpool stars of taking a 'breather' at crucial moment vs Man CityLiverpool suffered their first defeat under Andoni Iraola at the hands of Manchester CityLiverpool Echo · 11 Oct, 20:39
- Andoni Iraola sends message to Liverpool fans amid Man City 'uncertainty' - 'We have to wait'Andoni Iraola was speaking after his side lost 3-0 to Manchester City on SundayLiverpool Echo · 11 Oct, 20:16
- Gary Neville issues warning to Man City after 'brutal' chant from Liverpool supportersGary Neville issused the warning during Manchester City's 3-0 Premier League victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoonLiverpool Echo · 11 Oct, 19:54
- Anfield chants as Man City strolled to Liverpool victory show only one conclusion mattersPaul Gorst's match verdict from Anfield as Liverpool are beaten 3-0 by Manchester City in the first game since the Premier League's independent commission found them guilty of 114 financial chargesLiverpool Echo · 11 Oct, 19:52
- Liverpool supporters sent potential parting shots to Man City before contest abruptly endedLiverpool supporters made their feelings known over Manchester City's guilty verdicts at Anfield before the match turned on a red cardLiverpool Echo · 11 Oct, 19:16
In this story: Manchester City · Liverpool · Enzo Maresca · Ryan Gravenberch · Anfield · Merseyside Police
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