Manchester City beats Liverpool 3-0 in first match after guilty verdict
City maintain perfect start to season with victory at Anfield following Premier League charges ruling.
At a glance
- Manchester City won 3-0 at Liverpool in their first game after a guilty verdict on 114 Premier League charges
- Goals came from Haaland, Doku and Cherki
- The victory extended City's winning streak to six league matches and maintained their top position
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since being found guilty on 114 charges relating to Premier League financial rules. Goals from Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki secured the victory.
The win marked City's sixth successive league victory, keeping them at the top of the table. Manager Enzo Maresca said the team was "making their own noise" and praised their response to the controversy surrounding the club.
Why it matters
The result demonstrates City's ability to perform under pressure following the significant charges ruling, while maintaining their strong start to the season.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — Sport‘We make our own noise’: Maresca hails Manchester City after Liverpool triumph
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