A victory that does not silence the critics
Manchester City won in the controversy. On the pitch, there is no debate, the Skyblues crushed Liverpool 3-0, but it is behind the scenes that this meeting is played out. “fantasy football”. The British press was impatiently awaiting it and this shock did not disappoint. Manchester City had a very eventful day since it was the first match since the announcement of the Citizens’ guilt in the 115 infractions case. This match was even more special since Liverpool is one of the clubs which is directly affected, they could have won the title in 2013. Insulting t-shirts or with writing “Cheaters”scarves and banners with particularly virulent messages were 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 Daily Mirrortherefore enjoys it.“Rest of the world 0-3 Manchester City”. On the pitch, no dispute possible, the championship leader crushed the Reds thanks to the resounding entry of Jérémy Doku. The Belgian provoked the red of Ryan Gravenberch, served Erling Haaland on the opener and doubled the lead with a magnificent strike into the top corner. Then, Rayan Cherki worked his magic by scoring the 3-0 goal. “City laughs in everyone’s face”adds the Daily Mail. “They entered Anfield as fugitives and, as they try to escape guilt for the financial malfeasance that helped them win so many titles between 2009 and 2018 and beyond, fugitives are what they are.” writes the English media. While waiting to be definitively decided on the fate of Manchester City, Enzo Maresca and his players continue to amaze everyone on the pitch with a 6/6 in the league and the leadership position.
The Dembélé case divides
Ousmane Dembélé will return to Manchester City on Wednesday evening. Voluntarily spared by PSG last Saturday against Le Mans, the French international created a certain form of tension regarding his treatment. The Team speaks of a “uncertain bet”. As for those surrounding the capital club, we explain that “ the staff considers that Ousmane must, especially before major events, manage to regenerate and arrive with a lot of freshness and be capable of putting in a big effort over 60, 70 minutes. » Except that Dembélé would like to continue a little more, especially to regain this confidence which has disappeared in the French team and which confirms its complicated start to the season. Last season, he would have been surprised to suffer so much physically after the hour mark. It remains to be seen whether the break granted to the Parisian number 10 will be beneficial to PSG against Manchester City on Wednesday evening.
Antoine Griezmann’s El Dorado
Some news from Antoine Griezmann. Arriving last July from Atlético de Madrid, the Frenchman did not take much time to acclimatize to the United States. In 12 MLS matches with Orlando, Grizou has already scored 9 goals and 5 assists and his club has gone from 13th to 7th place in the championship. An express integration at the sporting level, but also in his new life. A fan of US culture, Antoine Griezmann is like a fish to water and he is already the darling of all the city’s soccer fans.
