Quick answer: Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch was sent off for a second yellow card around the hour mark, and City scored three times against ten men. Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki were the goalscorers.

What happened at Anfield?

For an hour, this was a tight, tense game. City had managed an xG of just 0.16, so Liverpool were comfortably in control of the chances.

Then Gravenberch fouled Doku and picked up his second yellow card. Gary Neville called the decision “very soft” on commentary, but the referee’s call stood, and the match changed completely.

How quickly did City punish ten men?

Very quickly. Just 2 minutes and 36 seconds after the red card, Haaland put City ahead. Once the first goal went in, Liverpool had no answer. Doku and Cherki added the other two goals, and the result was never in doubt.

Match summary

Final score	Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City
Venue	Anfield, Liverpool
Turning point	Gravenberch’s second yellow card (around 60 minutes)
City’s xG before the red card	0.16
Time from red card to first goal	2 minutes 36 seconds
Goalscorers	Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki

The backdrop: City’s first game after the verdict

This was City’s first match since an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. City have since appealed the verdict and continue to deny any wrongdoing.

The Anfield crowd made its feelings clear. City’s players were booed during their warm-up and again before kick-off. But on the pitch, City stayed calm and delivered a strong performance as league leaders.

Why this result matters

• For City: A big away win in a hostile stadium, immediately after the verdict, shows the team can keep its focus on football.
• For Liverpool: Playing with ten men for the final 30 minutes left them with little chance to recover.
• For the title race: City are top of the Premier League, and this result strengthens that position.

FAQs

What was the score between Liverpool and Man City?
Manchester City won 3-0 at Anfield.

Who scored for Man City against Liverpool?
Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored for City.

Why was Gravenberch sent off?
He received a second yellow card for a foul on Jeremy Doku, about an hour into the game.

Did Man City appeal the Premier League verdict?
Yes. An independent commission found City guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. The club has appealed and continues to deny wrongdoing.

Are Man City top of the Premier League?
Yes, they were league leaders going into this match and remain top after the win.