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Impervious City shrug off chaos and controversy to silence Anfield | Andy Hunter

What had been billed as a day of reckoning for the Premier League champions turned into a Sunday afternoon strollAnfield welcomed Manchester City to their new reality, a sullied place where every touch is accompanied by cries of “cheat”, any…

By Andy Hunter · The Guardian

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:02 PM

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Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield despite a hostile reception over their financial breach controversy.
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 62nd minute of the match.
Manchester City substitute Jérémy Doku influenced the match by triggering the dismissal and setting up all three goals.

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Manchester City comfortably defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield despite facing heavy scrutiny and hostile chanting from home supporters following recent financial breach findings. Enzo Maresca's side controlled the encounter after Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch received a red card in the 62nd minute.

Substitute Jérémy Doku transformed the match, contributing to Gravenberch's dismissal and playing a pivotal role in all three Manchester City goals. Liverpool struggled to create chances without injured attackers Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

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