City silence Anfield’s taunts as Doku sparks 3‑0 win

Manchester City turned the notoriously hostile Anfield into a stage for authority on Sunday 11, beating Liverpool 3‑0 in the sixth round of the Premier League and preserving a perfect start to the campaign with 18 points from six matches.

League table after Anfield

The Citizens’ haul of 18 points leaves them alone at the summit, while the Reds, who have ten points, slip to ninth place after their first defeat under manager Luis Iraola. Enzo Maresca’s side therefore extend their lead and reinforce their early‑season dominance. The win also preserved their unbeaten run in the competition.

Doku’s impact ignites the comeback

Jeremy Doku returned from injury, entered the match off the bench and immediately unsettled the opposition. He provoked the dismissal of Ryan Gravenberch, took part in the build‑up to Erling Haaland’s goal and later scored a strike that widened the lead. His goal was described as a painting, further highlighting his technical quality.

Amad Cherki added a second‑half goal with another fine piece of play, completing the Citizens’ three‑goal tally. The trio of goals cemented the 3‑0 result and silenced the Anfield crowd.

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First half offered little drama

The opening half was tightly contested, with numerous fouls and few clear chances. Both goalkeepers were rarely called into action and the score remained deadlocked at 0‑0. The lack of creativity left the spectators disappointed.

Within three minutes of the restart Liverpool produced three dangerous shots, two of which were saved by Ederson. The Citizens answered quickly, with Haaland forcing a save from Alisson before Doku’s contribution turned the tide. The Citizens found the best way to respond, building a dominant second half.

Off‑field drama fuels the atmosphere

Liverpool supporters turned the Oasis anthem “Wonderwall” into a taunt, replacing the lyric “And after all, you are my wonderwall” with “And after all, you really robbed us all”. The chant was a direct reaction to the verdict that City had organised false contracts and breached spending limits. The protest referenced the ongoing financial controversy surrounding City.

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An independent commission released a verdict on more than 100 alleged Premier League financial breaches, finding City had arranged false contracts with commercial partners between 2009/10 and 2017/18, submitted misleading accounts and concealed its true financial position. The commission also highlighted breaches of UEFA spending caps and multiple cooperation and good‑faith infractions. The club has appealed the decision and the case remains under review.