{"id":304638,"date":"2026-10-11T20:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T20:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/304638\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T20:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T20:54:13","slug":"liverpool-live-manchester-city-silence-anfield-boos-to-seal-emphatic-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/304638\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool Live: Manchester City silence Anfield boos to seal emphatic win"},"content":{"rendered":"

A disappointing result but thank you for your support at Anfield today \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/CrRIkzthMn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

20:08 \u2013 Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he would share his thoughts on City\u2019s off-field issues after the result of their appeal has been made public. Van Dijk told Sky Sports:\u00a0\u201cThe only thing I can say, because it\u2019s ongoing, is that I have really enjoyed the rivalry. But that is on the pitch, what has happened off the pitch is a totally different story. Because it\u2019s still ongoing, it\u2019s not a good idea for me to comment on this. When it\u2019s properly settled I will definitely share my comments on it, but for now let\u2019s wait and see.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"LiverpoolLiverpool fans made the feelings known (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

18:47 \u2013 Asked about the booing from Liverpool fans, Anderson added: \u201cIt was definitely more than normal, arriving in and the first 10 minutes of the game, but I thought we did really well to quieten the crowd.\u201d Haaland, though, argued it was not that different to a regular game at Anfield, saying: \u201cNot really, it\u2019s always tough to come here. With the Pep (Guardiola) and (Jurgen) Klopp era, it was so tough for both teams. It\u2019s about these times, stay strong mentally, stick together and do what you can do something about, and what we can do something about is to play good football and to fight together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ErlingErling Haaland celebrates at full-time (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

18:45 \u2013 Haaland spoke of his pride in City\u2019s performance and response to the noise surrounding the game, telling Sky Sports: \u201cFor every single fan, this is a lovely moment which will stay with us for a long time when it comes to the feeling after the game and in the game. It was tough and it was hard, but we showed amazing character. I\u2019m so proud of everyone.\u201d Midfielder Elliot Anderson added: \u201cI think we\u2019ve shown real togetherness and fight. It\u2019s a tough place to come and it\u2019s challenging and we really stuck together out there, fought for each other and played well as well. I think we\u2019ve shown courage here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ManchesterManchester City fans celebrated another victory (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

18:30 \u2013 City\u2019s delighted players and staff soaked in the applause of their fans at full-time, while Liverpool supporters continued to make their feelings clear. Speaking on Sky Sports, former City defender Micah Richards said: \u201cAll they could do was play football to the best of their ability. When you\u2019re in a dressing room and there\u2019s accusations gone in, to the players \u2013 and it\u2019s not the club, it\u2019s the players who are getting a lot of the abuse \u2013 they wanted to go there and put on a show. That\u2019s exactly what they did today. We talked about how are they going to react to all the noise and that was just a perfect performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

A moment of individual brilliance from Rayan Cherki to put the game beyond all doubt \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/wvmTMZcGhW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

18:07 \u2013 Things got even worse for Liverpool in the 78th minute when Rayan Cherki added City\u2019s third.<\/p>\n

\"ErlingErling Haaland celebrates Manchester City\u2019s opener (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

17:56 \u2013 The mood of Liverpool fans did not improve when the game turned decisively in City\u2019s favour midway through the second half. First midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Moments later Erling Haaland clinically swept the visitors into the lead, with the jubilant reaction of the City fans, including his father Alf Inge Haaland and Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher, contrasting with the jeers from the home ranks. Then three minutes later substitute Jeremy Doku sent a shot curling into the top corner to make it 2-0.<\/p>\n

\"LiverpoolLiverpool and Manchester City players clash during a goalless first half (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

17:18 \u2013 Relentless booing greeted City possession during a first half in which neither side was able to make a breakthrough.<\/p>\n

Man City team announcement drowned out by boos pic.twitter.com\/RMSR4I9Nt7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

16:29 \u2013 The announcement of City\u2019s team was drowned out by boos, and more booing rang around the stadium after the two sides walked out. That was followed by a loud chant of \u2018You cheating b******s, you know what you are\u2019. A number of banners referenced lyrics from famous City fans Oasis, including \u2018Sham Pain Supernova\u2019, \u2018All of your stars are fading away\u2019 and \u2018And after all, you really robbed us all\u2019.<\/p>\n

\"AA banner on display an Anfield (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

16:13 \u2013 City players were loudly booed when they took to the Anfield turf for the warm-up. Among the banners in the crowd was one in the home stands reading \u2018A generation of supporters cheated\u2019. The pre-match playlist, meanwhile, which the Press Association understands was chosen by the players, included \u2018It\u2019s not right but it\u2019s OK\u2019 by Whitney Houston and Calvin Harris\u2019 \u2018Blame\u2019.<\/p>\n

\"StewardsStewards and police escort a Manchester City bus (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

15:41 \u2013 City boss Enzo Maresca described the arrival at Anfield as \u201call good\u201d, adding on Sky Sports: \u201cThe mood is good, the mindset is good, and now it\u2019s time to start the game, finally. It\u2019s very important, the mix between the players, the fans, everyone. We are away in a complicated environment, complicated stadium, but we\u2019re going to try to do our best to win the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arriving at Anfield \ud83d\udccd<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd1d #AsahiSuperDry<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YGZnLcvtAd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Manchester City (@ManCity) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

15:26 \u2013 Speaking ahead of the game, City and England defender Marc Guehi insisted it was business as usual. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said: \u201cIt\u2019s always a hot atmosphere here so it\u2019s nothing different from any other game. Everyone\u2019s got a big part to play. I think the togetherness of the team will show today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ManchesterManchester City arrive at Anfield (Peter Byrne\/PA).<\/p>\n

15:14 \u2013 The Manchester City team avoided too hostile a reception as they arrived at Anfield. The visiting buses were brought in a different way to the one from Liverpool, meaning there were not hordes of fans waiting for them. Some shouts of \u2018cheat\u2019 could be heard as the two buses drove into Anfield but there were no scenes of disorder.<\/p>\n

\"Flares(Peter Byrne\/PA)<\/p>\n

14:58 \u2013 With kick-off now just 90 minutes away, fans are gathering in anticipation of the team buses arriving, with flares already being set off.<\/p>\n

\"MerchandiseMerchandise being sold outside Anfield (Peter Byrne\/PA)<\/p>\n

13:52 \u2013 As fans start arriving at Anfield ahead of a 4.30pm kick-off, there is plenty of merchandise to be had relating to City\u2019s breaches of Premier League financial regulations. A hostile atmosphere is expected, with City\u2019s men\u2019s team playing for the first time since it was announced that they had been found guilty. The club have lodged an appeal.<\/p>\n