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Erling Haaland spoke of his pride after Manchester City claimed victory amid a hostile reception at Anfield. In their first match since the club were found guilty of multiple breaches of Premier League financial rules, City, who have appealed against the ruling, defeated 10-man Liverpool 3-0. City’s players were booed throughout but thrived in the atmosphere, with Haaland scoring the first of three quickfire goals after Ryan Gravenberch was sent…

Andy Burnham has said he will publish all details of his dealings with Manchester City in his previous mayoral role after his intervention in support of the club’s owners raised eyebrows. Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch had urged him to publish “everything” related to his work with the club as Greater Manchester mayor. City have been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations between 2009 and 2018. The…

LIVERPOOL — Enzo Maresca has praised Manchester City’s togetherness after the club’s hierarchy showed a united front during Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool. City romped to an emphatic win at Anfield in their first outing since an independent commission found them guilty of 114 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. City CEO Ferran Soriano was in the directors box for the game alongside director of football Hugo Viana, and…

Manchester City thrashed 10-man Liverpool 3-0 to silence a vitriolic atmosphere at Anfield and maintain their perfect start in the Premier League. City took to the pitch for the first time since they were found guilty of 114 charges relating to the Premier League’s financial rules and faced the full wrath of Liverpool supporters. Ryan Gravenberch was dismissed following a second yellow card just after the hour and the home…

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City due to injury. The Reds welcome Enzo Maresca’s side to Anfield in their first game since an independent commission found City guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. City vehemently deny any wrongdoing and have appealed the verdict. Liverpool were already without Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Sunday’s game, while long-term absentees…

Tottenham‘s wait for a first Premier League win of the season continues but Roberto De Zerbi takes his side to Spain for a training camp having seen promising signs in the late draw at Manchester United. A big-spending summer after scraping survival last term has increased expectations in north London, but Spurs remain without a victory after six matches. Tottenham have only previously managed that in 1955-56 and 2008-09, but…

Jordan Henderson revealed he pulled rank to score the first direct free-kick of his career after practicing them over the international break. Henderson, 36, used the three-week hiatus to work on his shooting with Blues set-piece coach Austin MacPhee. It certainly paid off for the former Liverpool captain, who stepped up ahead of Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers to curl in Chelsea’s fifth goal in their 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth.…

Senne Lammens says Manchester United head to Atlético Madrid determined to get rid of the “sour” taste left in their mouth by Saturday’s disappointing late draw against Tottenham. The scrutiny on boss Michael Carrick’s position and the club grows by the match with the afterglow of last season’s third-place finish and Champions League return long since extinguished. Boos rang around Old Trafford after United blew a much-needed win on Saturday…

Hansi Flick praised the performances of Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus after they stepped in for in-form Raphinha in Barcelona‘s 3-0 win over Getafe on Saturday. Barcelona have now won their first nine matches in all competitions for the first time in club history. It is the second time they have won their first eight LaLiga matches in a season, matching the start in 2013-14. Barça were without the injured…

Vinícius Júnior had a goal disallowed and was then red carded in a dramatic, off-the-bench cameo during Real Madrid‘s LaLiga game with Villarreal on Saturday. The Brazil international was left out of the starting XI by José Mourinho — replaced by Yan Diomande — after the coach admitted that the forward has been unable to find his best form this season. Vinícius was introduced on 52 minutes with the game…