What reception awaits Man City at Anfield?

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca faces a hostile reception at Anfield as his side travels to play Liverpool following an independent commission finding the club guilty of the majority of 115 Premier League financial charges. City currently top the table after winning their opening five matches of the season, while Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola prepares for an open and challenging home contest in the first fixture of this rivalry since 2015 without Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp.

Merseyside Police confirmed appropriate plans are in place amid reports of supporter bus greetings, banners, and protests planned around Anfield. Liverpool previously finished runner-up to City in three title races under Rodgers and Klopp, prompting lingering frustration among former staff and supporters as City's appeal process continues.