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Liverpool can be first to rap rocky City

Anfield will show how strongly football feels about Man City cheating. Kop can capitalise.

Liverpool can be first to rap rocky City

Anfield, Liverpool's football ground, has become synonymous with vengeance as Manchester City prepares to face the wrath of their former rivals. The fixture on Sunday night, kicking off Malaysia time, is expected to be a hostile event, with fans ready to express their anger. Anfield is no stranger to such hostile environments, and City's arrival only adds fuel to the fire. City's bus was once attacked on its way to the ground, and fans have been known to throw objects at players during matches.

The players from Manchester City, most of whom are new to the club, may find it hard to cope with the intense atmosphere and the venomous reception they will receive. The club's owners, including chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, are expected to face the collective wrath of football fans.

The betrayal of trust between City's owners and the football world is deeply felt by all clubs, who have suffered losses due to the cheating. Liverpool, in particular, has been the worst affected, as they were denied a title they were on the verge of winning. The cheating, which cost Liverpool £900 million in disguised funding, has left a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.

The players, despite being given three weeks to digest the news, remain defiant, with Pep Guardiola promising to attend the next match at the Etihad. However, the atmosphere at Anfield will be enough to dampen any spirits. The club's prospects look brighter with new signings like Jeremy Jacquet, Rio Ngumoha, and Trey Nyoni. However, the question remains whether the punishment meted out to City will be sufficient to deter other clubs from engaging in similar cheating. Only time will tell.

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