Man City Triumphs 3-0 Over 10-Man Liverpool Amid Off-Field Drama

Manchester City maintained their flawless start to the Premier League season with a commanding 3-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield, seamlessly putting their off-field financial rule controversies aside.

After a tense, goalless first half, the match turned decisively in the 61st minute when Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch received a second yellow card for a foul on Jérémy Doku. Down to ten men, the hosts quickly crumbled under Manchester City's relentless attacking pressure.

Erling Haaland broke the deadlock just three minutes later, capitalising on the numerical advantage to slot home the opener. In the 67th minute, substitute Jérémy Doku doubled the lead with a spectacular curling effort from the edge of the box. Rayan Cherki then sealed the emphatic victory in the 77th minute, tapping in a precise pass from Joško Gvardiol.

The win marks a perfect six consecutive victories for Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City, lifting them three points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool suffered their first league defeat of the season, leaving them static in ninth place with nine points.