Haaland, Doku go back-to-back for Manchester City to stun Liverpool
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 in their first match following the club's conviction for over 100 Premier League financial rule violations. Goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki secured the win, keeping City at the top of the league table.
Why it matters
The match highlights the tension between on-field performance and the significant legal uncertainty surrounding Manchester City's future in the Premier League.
Hear this story The match was waiting for a turning point.
In a contest charged with emotion as Manchester City played for the first time since the club was found guilty of more than 100 violations of Premier League financial rules , neither City nor hosts Liverpool could get much going.
Then, Ryan Gravenberch was sent off for a second yellow card in the 62nd minute, and City saw its chance.
Erling Haaland swung his left foot to put a bouncing ball into the back of the net in the 65th minute, cleaning up a bit of a scramble to open the scoring.
He was off to celebrate in front of the visiting supporters, many of whom clutched inflatable bananas, referencing an old club tradition started during difficult times in the 1980s.
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