Liverpool vs Man City: Anfield crowd hostile over City's financial breaches
Man City faces Liverpool on Sunday after being found guilty of breaking over 100 financial rules.
Manchester City visits Anfield on Sunday for their first match after being found guilty of breaking more than 100 Premier League financial rules. An independent group found the club and Emirati owners arranged fake deals to inflate income and cut costs by more than 900 million pounds from 2009 to 2018.
City denies wrongdoing and has appealed. During these years, City won three league titles while Liverpool fell behind.
Liverpool fans are angry and plan flags, banners and loud chanting when City arrives. Supporters are planning to greet City's team bus with displays of their anger.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville predicted City will see a reception unlike any before at Anfield.
- 3 league titles
- City titles during period
- Enzo Maresca
- Manager
Why it mattersThe match carries enormous symbolic weight with City defending their record while facing public anger over massive financial breaches.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but Australian football fans following the Premier League will see this rivalry intensify over the financial scandal.
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