Man City beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in first game after guilty verdict

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Manchester City beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in their first game after a guilty verdict, with second-half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki after Ryan Gravenberch was sent off. Liverpool fans greeted City with boos and "cheat" taunts. The match followed a financial regulations breach ruling against City. UK PM Andy Burnham said he would publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City in his previous mayoral role after criticism of remarks he made in support of the club's owners.

Why it matters：The ruling against Manchester City and the reaction at Anfield highlight the growing scrutiny of financial rules in global football and the political sensitivity of club ties.

Key points

  • City scored three second-half goals after Gravenberch was sent off.
  • Liverpool fans taunted City with "cheat" chants.
  • PM Andy Burnham will publish details of his dealings with the club.

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