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EPL table: Man City go three points clear with 3-0 thrashing of Liverpool

Manchester City remains the only team with a perfect record in the Premier League, after they crushed Liverpool 3-0 on Sunday evening. Enzo Maresca’s men travelled to Anfield looking to maintain their grip at the top of the table. City were also desperate to put off-the-field issues behind them and concentrate on football. They endured […] EPL table: Man City go three points clear with 3-0…

EPL table: Man City go three points clear with 3-0 thrashing of Liverpool

Manchester City's players faced taunts and jeers from Liverpool fans during their first match since a guilty verdict on financial breaches. The atmosphere at Anfield was hostile, with loud boos, chants of "cheat, cheat," and taunts of "going down." The independent panel found City had artificially inflated its revenue to sign top soccer stars, leading to potential sanctions such as fines, point deductions, or even expulsion from the Premier League.

While Liverpool fans missed out on a league title in recent years, they expressed strong disapproval of City's actions. City's team bus had been targeted by Liverpool fans in the past, and the rivalry between the two clubs has intensified. Despite the hostile reception, City managed to avoid the home fans by taking an alternative route to the stadium. Inside, the jeers and boos continued as the players faced a hostile reception.

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