Manchester City face Liverpool in first match since financial rule breach verdict
UKPulse Sport Desk
Manchester City are playing Liverpool today, their first match since an independent commission found them guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
- An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
- The judgement stated City benefited from over £900m of disguised funding between 2009 and 2018.
- Manchester City have launched an appeal against the verdict.
Manchester City are facing Liverpool today in their first Premier League match since an independent commission found them guilty of breaching financial rules. The club is expecting a hostile reception at Anfield following the verdict.
The judgement found that City benefited from more than £900m of disguised funding between 2009 and 2018. City have launched an appeal against this decision.
Manager Enzo Maresca has stated he has 'complete trust' in the club, with the team's focus on today's game. City enter the match top of the table with five wins from five, while Liverpool are six points behind.
Why this matters: The case is expected to have lasting consequences for the Premier League and clubs affected by the rule-breaking.