Manchester City decisively beat Liverpool at Anfield, sealing a 3‑0 victory that reinforces their dominance in the Premier League. The match, which was played on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 17:30 CEST, became a decisive test for Enzo Maresca's team following the expulsion of Ryan Gravenberch and the absence of several key players from Andoni Iraola's side.
The context of the match was especially tense. Liverpool, who had been found guilty of 115 charges for violating financial rules between 2009 and 2018, faced a City that had already demonstrated its superiority in the season. The Anfield fans received the visitor with unprecedented hostility, with boos, banners and chants that added pressure to Iraola's team. Additionally, Liverpool lost Dominik Szoboszlai to injury in the last minute, and Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo's problems were confirmed the previous Friday, leaving the team with a reduced squad.
The first half was intense but without goals. The Reds created several chances, highlighting the performance of Víctor Muñoz, who generated danger in the first half, and the presence of Lewis Koumas, who showed himself to be the most advanced player on the team. In the second half, the situation changed when Jérémy Doku scored his first goal of the game in the 56th minute, taking advantage of the foul by Gravenberch who had received his second yellow card and was sent off in the 62nd minute. Doku's goal opened the gap and put City ahead.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland capitalized on the opportunity and scored with his left foot in the 64th minute, becoming the second scorer of the match. Doku, who had opened the scoring, added his second goal in the 68th minute after a pass from Elliot Anderson, leaving City with a 3-0 lead. The last goal came in the 78th minute when Rayan Cherki, after a one-two play with Gvardiol, scored the third for the Maresca team, sealing the victory.
With this defeat, Liverpool are now in ninth position in the table, nine points behind leader City. The result also marks coach Andoni Iraola's first defeat in the Premier League, while Mikel Arteta's Arsenal remain three points behind the Citizens. City, with its latest victory, consolidates its position as leader and advances in the search for its first title of the season. Liverpool, for their part, will have to reorganize to face the upcoming challenges in the competition.