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Man City win at Anfield as financial sanction case hangs over league

Manchester City, still awaiting a possible sanction over Premier League financial breaches, secured a 3-0 victory at Liverpool, with Gravenberch dismissed during the game. The club stays top of the table after a perfect start.

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What happened

Manchester City are awaiting a possible punishment after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. Their first match since that verdict was a 3-0 win at Liverpool, where Ryan Gravenberch was sent off. The club remains at the top of the table with a perfect start.

Why it matters

Commentators have described the situation as uncertain for the season.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11, 2:59 PM ET: Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since the guilty verdict.
  2. Oct 11, 3:40 PM ET: Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch was sent off for a second bookable offence during the defeat.
  3. Oct 11, 7:23 PM ET: Man City's win left the Premier League in limbo as the club awaits a potential punishment.

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