Unsurprisingly, Manchester City may not receive a warm welcome at Anfield. As part of the 6th day of the Premier League this Sunday, Enzo Maresca’s men take to the Liverpool pitch in a particular climate, while accusations of 114 financial offenses targeting their club continue to be talked about. Reds supporters decided to take advantage of the opportunity to show their anger, with several products bearing the image of Manchester City hijacking the club’s name or calling it a cheat. “Bastards” or even “Cheaters” t-shirts, scarves and banners with particularly virulent messages are offered around the stadium. Beyond the sporting rivalry, this mobilization can also be explained by the repercussions that the file could have on the results of the English championship.
The affair could indeed upset certain historical results if Manchester City were to lose titles acquired during the period covered, from 2009 to 2018. The Athletic notably mentions the possibility that Liverpool will recover two coronations in the event of sanctions of this nature. Enough to revive painful memories among supporters of the Mersey club. In 2014, the Reds failed in the title race after Steven Gerrard’s slide against Chelsea, before experiencing new disillusionment in 2019. Despite 97 points on the clock, Liverpool then finished in second place, only one unit behind the Citizens. A scenario which today fuels the resentment of part of the Anfield public, even if no possible redistribution of titles can be taken for granted.
