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Inside Liverpool’s response to Man City guilty verdict and why silence is golden

Liverpool Notebook: The ECHO's Paul Gorst brings you all the latest tidbits from around Anfield ahead of Sunday's huge visit from Manchester City

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:00 AM
Inside Liverpool’s response to Man City guilty verdict and why silence is golden
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool are staying publicly silent following Manchester City's financial breach guilty verdict under internal legal guidance.
  • No special policing or operational provisions are planned for Manchester City's upcoming match at Anfield.
  • Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham reserved rights to explore compensation claims that could reach £100m.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool are maintaining public silence following the Premier League commission's guilty verdict against Manchester City regarding financial rule breaches. Club staff and official broadcaster LFCTV have received internal legal guidance on discussing the matter while City's appeal is ongoing. Liverpool have made no special operational or policing adjustments for City's upcoming visit to Anfield.

Liverpool are among four clubs exploring potential compensation claims, with damages previously projected up to £100m. Separately, the club opened a new lounge honoring the Forever Reds former players' association.

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