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Gary Neville claims the wait for sanctions against Man City is ‘really bad for the Premier League’ as Piers Morgan labels it a ‘total farce’ after Enzo Maresca’s side extend lead at top

Neville, who served as a co-commentator on the match for Sky Sports, claimed post-match that the fixture had underlined to him that the continuing uncertainty is 'really bad for the Premier League'.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:39 PM
Gary Neville claims the wait for sanctions against Man City is ‘really bad for the Premier League’ as Piers Morgan labels it a ‘total farce’ after Enzo Maresca’s side extend lead at top
Key Things to Know
  • Gary Neville and Piers Morgan strongly criticized the uncertainty surrounding pending sanctions against Manchester City.
  • Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield to move three points clear atop the Premier League.
  • Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki scored after Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch was sent off.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundit Gary Neville stated that the ongoing delay and uncertainty surrounding potential sanctions for Manchester City is damaging to the Premier League. His comments followed Manchester City's 3-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield, which moved Enzo Maresca's side three points clear at the top of the table. Broadcaster Piers Morgan also criticized the situation, calling City's league position a total farce.

The match marked Manchester City's first outing since being found guilty of financial breaches between 2009 and 2018. Goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki secured the win following a red card for Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, while fellow pundit Jamie Carragher urged authorities to resolve City's appeal before the season concludes.

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