Toxicity and uncertainty await Man City - will their season even matter?
Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday with a lot of uncertainty hanging over them. Phil McNulty looks at what lies ahead.
Manchester City will face Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday, with the added pressure of being found guilty of breaching financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18. If City were to include clubs they'd prefer not to visit, Liverpool would top the list, given the history of animosity between the two sides. The matchup has the potential to impact the remainder of the Premier League season, with talks of sanctions such as expulsion and relegation.
The uncertainty surrounding the season has even led to suggestions that it may be rendered meaningless. Manchester City's new head coach, Enzo Maresca, is unfazed by the hostile environment at Anfield and stresses his trust in the club's organization. Former England striker Alan Shearer calls the situation "biggest thing" to happen to the Premier League since its inception in 1992, warning that the club's credibility is at stake.
Liverpool's head coach, Andoni Iraola, meanwhile, is focused on his team's performance and preparing for the challenge ahead.
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