Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nIn the process, they re-established their three-point lead at the top of the table, but the future of any title challenge rests on the outcome of the club\u2019s appeal against widespread financial impropriety.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to learn how to deal with the outside noise, but make our own noise, which is to win games,\u201d said Maresca.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur fans were singing at the end, so the noise was from us.\u201d <\/p>\n
The sight of City supporters celebrating in the stands left a bitter taste in the mouth for the home side, as well as many watching on.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a total farce,\u201d controversial pundit Piers Morgan wrote on X.<\/p>\n
\u201cManchester City players, and fans, celebrating wildly like nothing has happened \u2013 despite the club being exposed as the worst cheats in football history. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat happens if they win the title again this season? That could ruin the Premier League.\u201d<\/p>\n
The battles between Guardiola\u2019s City and Jurgen Klopp\u2019s Liverpool in recent years became the Premier League\u2019s marquee event.<\/p>\n
But with the eyes of the world watching, Liverpool failed to rise to the occasion on the field.<\/p>\n
New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola\u2019s options were blunted without the injured Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo as the Spaniard suffered his first defeat since taking charge of the Reds.<\/p>\n
City\u2019s economic might was on full show and helped turn the game as Maresca could introduce Doku off the bench early in the second half.<\/p>\n
Within minutes the Belgian winger had been chopped down by Gravenberch, who was shown a harsh second booking, and Liverpool never recovered.<\/p>\n
Doku\u2019s deflected shot was then smashed home by Haaland to break the deadlock 25 minutes from time, opening the floodgates.<\/p>\n
Three minutes later Doku curled a sensational strike into the top corner himself.<\/p>\n
Cherki then exchanged a slick one-two with Josko Gvardiol before slotting under Alisson Becker to rub salt in Liverpool wounds.<\/p>\n
The defeat leaves Liverpool nine points adrift of the leaders down in ninth.<\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Manchester City fans cheer their team. (AP Photo\/Jon Super)<\/span>Source: AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u2018FUNDAMENTALLY CHEATED\u2019: BACKLASH INTENSIFIES<\/b><\/p>\n
An independent commission found City and their Emirati owners arranged \u201csham\u201d deals to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than \u00a3900 million ($1.2 billion) between 2009 and 2018.<\/p>\n
No sanction has yet been handed down, but a severe points deduction or even expulsion from the English top flight are on the table unless City overturn the decision.<\/p>\n
There has even been speculation there could be retrospective action to strip titles, with the multiple breaches coming during a period in which City won three titles and a clutch of other trophies.<\/p>\n
Liverpool were one of the clubs most affected, having finished second to City three times in the past 12 years.<\/p>\n
Vision from before the game showed Reds fans venting their anger at rival supporters, who arrived with a police escort.<\/p>\n
\u201cCity have fundamentally cheated to win those leagues,\u201d Jamie Gallaghie, a 48-year-old teacher, told AFP.<\/p>\n
The visitors arrived under the protection of a police escort with a hostile Anfield welcome expected, but there was no repeat of the violent scenes when their team bus was pelted by bottles ahead of a Champions League clash in 2018.<\/p>\n
Liverpool fans lined the streets to greet the City players with chants of \u201ccheats\u201d and \u201cgoing down\u201d, while merchandise stalls were littered with flags and scarves mocking their rivals\u2019 financial scandal.<\/p>\n
In the iconic Kop end behind one goal a banner read \u201ca generation of supporters cheated.\u201d <\/p>\n
Reds fans lined the streets around their iconic home for hours before the 1530GMT kick-off, with merchandise stalls littered with flags and scarves mocking City\u2019s financial scandal.<\/p>\n
The visitors\u2019 bus arrived via a police escort on a different route than normal to avoid the large crowds. <\/p>\n
But there was no repeat of the violent scenes before a Champions League clash between the clubs in 2018 when the City bus was pelted with bottles.<\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Liverpool fans display a banner. (Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/amp-img>Banners were everywhere during Liverpool\u2019s loss to Manchester City. (Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe multiple breaches of Premier League laws came during a period in which City won three titles and a clutch of other trophies.<\/p>\n
City\u2019s rivals believe, however, that the illegal spending during that period also built the foundations for a golden era under former boss Pep Guardiola, who left at the end of last season.<\/p>\n
Twice Jurgen Klopp\u2019s Liverpool missed out on the title to Guardiola\u2019s side despite amassing more than 90 points.<\/p>\n
The potential sanctions range from a heavy points penalty or even expulsion from the English top flight. There is even speculation that City could have titles taken away.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are so many moments and memories we can\u2019t get back,\u201d Liverpool fan Martin Reilly, 23, told AFP. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey have to throw the book at them.\u201d <\/p>\n
No sanction has yet been imposed and City, who have appealed against the decision, continue to protest their innocence.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s difficult right now, there are a lot of questions. But you\u2019ve got to back your club,\u201d said City supporter Colin Bradshaw, a 22-year-old retail worker.<\/p>\n
As a result of the guilty verdicts, the Premier League season is in a state of stasis awaiting a ruling on the appeal and any potential punishment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think they have to be stripped of the titles. Otherwise you send the wrong message to anyone in the future,\u201d John Gibbons of Liverpool podcast The Anfield Wrap told AFP.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere can\u2019t be any trust now, certainly not if there\u2019s not an admission of guilt. For me, I don\u2019t see how Manchester City continue in the league.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Liverpool fans display a banner inside the stadium that reads “A generation of supporters cheated”. (Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMaresca, meanwhile, said City must \u201cmake their own noise\u201d to drown out the distraction of the guilty verdict.<\/p>\n
The Italian has won his eight games in all competitions to take City three points clear at the top of the Premier League.<\/p>\n
But the future of City\u2019s title challenge likely rests on the outcome of the club\u2019s appeal against the verdict of an independent commission.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was not easy for the players after the last two or three weeks but they dealt with the situation very good,\u201d Maresca said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI said during the week we need to lean how to deal with the outside noise, but make our own noise, which is to win games.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur fans were singing at the end, so the noise was from us.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo win 3-0 at Anfield is a great result for sure. In this moment all the organisation needs this kind of win.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good for us as a coaching staff, the players, the organisation. This kind of win is good for all the club.\u201d <\/p>\n
Maresca also refuted suggestions that his celebrations would be tempered by the uncertainty of not knowing if the three points will ultimately matter at the end of the season.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou cannot imagine how happy I am,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am here to try to prepare the games and win the games. Hopefully, I can speak about this situation when we win the appeal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iraola, though, believed Liverpool were the better side until Gravenberch\u2019s controversial exit for two quickfire yellow cards.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere were two different games. One until the red card and one from the red card until the end,\u201d said the Spaniard.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were the better team until the red card and they were better than us obviously after and scored the goals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erling Haaland said the win showed the club will \u201cstick together\u201d, insisting their defiant performance proved they are still committed to the City cause.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery single person that is part of Man City, and every fan, this is a lovely moment that will stay with us for a long time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was hard, but we showed amazing character from back to front. So proud of everyone. It\u2019s always tough to come here.<\/p>\n
\u201cImportant to stay strong mentally, stick together and do what you can do something about and the thing we can do something about is to play good football and fight together. That\u2019s the only thing we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/amp-img>Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates. (AP Photo\/Jon Super)<\/span>Source: AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhether they are able to maintain a title challenge with a potential punishment looming remains to be seen, but Haaland said City\u2019s players can only concentrate on their performances while the club\u2019s Abu Dhabi-based owners deal with the legal ramifications of the verdict.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou want to win games, it\u2019s as simple as that. Perform well, play good football and win games. This was a mental battle,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cProud that we managed to stick together, we are mentally strong. Plenty of games coming up so time to recover and go again.\u201d <\/p>\n
CURIOUS HERRINGTON SIGHT IN HULL DRAW<\/b><\/p>\n
For the first time since his Premier League debut, Lucas Herrington watched on from the sidelines for the entirety of Hull City\u2019s rollicking 2-2 draw with Everton.<\/p>\n
The rising star has become a crucial cog for Hull in their unexpected start to the season, having set an Australian transfer record when signed from MLS club Colorado City following the World Cup for nearly AUD$33 million.<\/p>\n
The 19-year old\u2019s influence has steadily grown with every passing match, and he played all 90 minutes on starting debut against Newcastle in the Tigers\u2019 last match before the international break.<\/p>\n
But Herrington was an unused substitute in a high-scoring draw at MKM Stadium, which takes his team to nine points from six Premier League games with only one loss.<\/p>\n
A poor turnover from Everton\u2019s Ainsley Maitland-Nile allowed Joe Gelhardt to open the scoring for the Tigers, before the Toffees cancelled it out five minutes later through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as Maitland-Niles made amends with an excellent cross.<\/p>\n
The teams again traded goals in the second half, with Thierno Barry linking with Dewsbury-Hall for a 2-1 Everton lead in the 68th minute, only for Hull to reply in the 74th when star striker Mohamed Belloumi beat Jordan Pickford.<\/p>\n
Belloumi had started on the bench alongside Herrington, with manager Sergej Jakirovic saying he was \u201ctired\u201d after representing Algeria in the international window.<\/p>\n
The explanation led to an amusing moment on Sky Sports when former great Roy Keane cracked a smile at being told \u2013 with the rest of the panel in stitches.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the end, I think it\u2019s a fair result,\u201d Jakirovic said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe used their mistakes, we scored the goal \u2013 but unfortunately, we gave them two goals, and at this level, these will be goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe needed to have better decisions. We were scrappy on the ball. This is the player\u2019s decision \u2013 you cannot change anything.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut in the end, I think we should be happy with this point.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018SLAPSTICK\u2019 GOAL BURNS FOREST ON GAFFER\u2019S PALACE RETURN<\/b><\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner was beaten on his return to Crystal Palace as Daichi Kamada\u2019s first Premier League goal inspired the Eagles\u2019 3-1 win on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Glasner was back in south London for the first time since leaving Palace at the end of last season.<\/p>\n
The 52-year-old Austrian led Palace to a shock FA Cup final triumph over Manchester City in 2025 and masterminded their UEFA Conference League success in May.<\/p>\n
Glasner opted to quit Selhurst Park after reported issues with the club\u2019s hierarchy over their transfer policy, opening the way for his move to Forest.<\/p>\n
He was greeted warmly by Palace fans before kick-off and it looked like being a victorious return for Glasner when Forest\u2019s Dan Ndoye opened the scoring in the third minute.<\/p>\n
But Forest wasted a host of chances to increase their lead and Japan midfielder Kamada levelled in the 41st minute to end his long wait for a top-flight goal.<\/p>\n
Jefferson Lerma nodded Palace in front in first-half stoppage time and Yeremy Pino\u2019s 59th-minute goal sent Glasner home empty-handed.<\/p>\n
It was a first home league victory for Palace boss Pierre Sage, who was hired from Lens after Glasner\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n
Glasner joined Forest in the wake of tension between the clubs, sparked by the legal fallout from Palace\u2019s demotion to the Conference League before the 2025-26 season, with Forest taking their place in the Europa League.<\/p>\n
The Forest boss did not escape with a cheeky send-off from the Palace supporters, who chanted \u201cyou\u2019re getting sacked in the morning\u201d chant minutes before the final whistle.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe didn\u2019t kill the game off and we should have done it, creating so many chances. We conceded a slapstick goal and we are 3-1 down,\u201d Glasner said.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday it looks like it is just me who is responsible for this, call it karma or whatever but it was like I didn\u2019t deserve to win at Selhurst Park because the players did everything.\u201d Forest sit in 14th place, with Palace climbing above them into 12th. Hull extended their unbeaten home record since returning to the Premier League with an 2-2 draw against Everton at the MKM Stadium.<\/p>\n
Joe Gelhardt opened the scoring for Hull in the 48th minute following an error by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.<\/p>\n
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall equalised seven minutes later, with Thierno Barry putting Everton ahead in the 68th minute.<\/p>\n
Hull responded swiftly as substitute Mohamed Belloumi levelled in the 74th minute.<\/p>\n
Fifth-placed Everton remain unbeaten in six league games, while ninth-placed Hull have lost just one of their six matches since earning promotion last season.<\/p>\n
Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic said: \u201cI can be happy with the boys because we showed good mentality.<\/p>\n
\u201cA point is good. We never surrendered. It\u2019s not easy to beat us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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