Anfield prepares hostility towards the Citizens after accusations

This Sunday at 5:30 p.m., the Citizens of Manchester City return to the Premier League at Anfield, where the Reds supporters display their anger over the financial misconduct accusations hanging over the club, unfurling hostile banners before kickoff.

The reception planned for the Citizens is set to be particularly hostile, with Liverpool supporters already having unfurled provocative banners. This animosity reflects the growing tension since the financial accusations that loom over the English club.

This Sunday marks the Citizens' first league match since the financial misconduct accusations, an away game at Liverpool at 5:30 p.m. For the Reds, it is an opportunity to voice their grievances on the pitch.

Banners, t‑shirts and scarves bearing the slogans “Cheats”, “Bastards” or “Shamchester” have appeared and are being sold. These messages aim to openly denounce the English club.

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Supporters justify their hostility by the potential sporting consequences of the case. A heavy sanction could alter the balance of the league.

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According to The Athletic, Manchester City could face heavy sanctions, including the possible stripping of titles won between 2009 and 2018. In this scenario, Liverpool could reclaim two championship crowns.

The Reds recall the 2013‑2014 season, marked by Steven Gerrard's slip, as well as 2018‑2019, when they finished second with 97 points, one point behind Manchester City. This total remains among the highest ever recorded by a runner‑up in the Premier League.

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