Manchester City defeats Liverpool 3-0 in Anfield match after guilty verdict
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield on October 11, the first match following their guilty verdict on financial breaches. The game witnessed goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki, marking a strong performance despite the hostile atmosphere. Manchester City faced pre-match backlash with 'Cheats' banners from Liverpool fans, reflecting the tension surrounding the club's recent legal issues. City has appealed the verdict, which found them guilty on 114 charges related to financial misconduct. Looking ahead, City will face PSG in their upcoming Champions League match.
- •Manchester City wins 3-0 at Anfield on October 11
- •Goals scored by Haaland, Doku, and Cherki
- •Match is first for City after guilty verdict on financial charges
- •Liverpool fans protested with banners before the match
- •City's next match is against PSG in the Champions League
- 7:47 PMESPN — Man City snarl defiance in wake of cheating scandal, thrash depleted Liverpool
- 6:38 PMCBS Sports — 'Cheats' banners, then a beatdown: Man City crush Liverpool at Anfield in first game since guilty verdict
"Liverpool fans brought banners and chants aplenty, but Man City showed no signs of slowing down in their first match since the Premier League issued its guilty verdict.
"The side led by Enzo Maresca won 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since the verdict came down
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 11, 2026, 7:47 PMMan City snarl defiance in wake of cheating scandal, thrash depleted Liverpool
Liverpool fans brought banners and chants aplenty, but Man City showed no signs of slowing down in their first match since the Premier League issued its guilty verdict.
- CBS SportsOct 11, 2026, 6:38 PM'Cheats' banners, then a beatdown: Man City crush Liverpool at Anfield in first game since guilty verdict
The side led by Enzo Maresca won 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since the verdict came down
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