Manchester City dominated Liverpool’s efforts, going on to secure a 3-0 win at Anfield on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The Premier League leaders will make their debut appearance in the game since 114 were found guilty of breaches of their conduct rules. Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the second half, as Liverpool faced City 10-a-side.
The goals were from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki, who had back-to-back strikes in the second half. The win kept Manchester City in the lead of the Premier League table, and silenced a hostile crowd that had turned up to watch a tough encounter at Anfield.
The match report shows that the match has been a stark contrast between the two teams after the recent scandal. Liverpool, who were managed by Maresca, appeared to have problems with the reduced numbers following the second yellow card for Gravenberch, which was followed by a red card. The City side, on the other hand, was out of control all day, exploiting their superior numbers to be in possession and to create many scoring opportunities.
The guilty verdict had been a seismic event for Liverpool, not only for the club, but for the players and staff. The Premier League champions were back in the fray and had made a bold assertion with a dominant victory over their rivals. The outcome highlights the effect of the scandal on the team’s form, whilst also underlining the strong form City have had in keeping their head at the top.
The goals from Haaland, Doku and Cherki allowed Manchester City to go on and celebrate their third straight win in a six-match start as the game wound up. The win was the first after the two weeks of troubled times that followed the guilty verdict.
