Man City defiant and top of the table - but Anfield delivers its own verdict

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"You haven't won a trophy since 1976." It was a reference to Manchester City's League Cup triumph, the last major honour that the club picked up prior to the period of ownership that now finds itself under such scrutiny. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Man City have arrived at Anfield ahead of their Premier League match against Liverpool - their first since being found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission.

Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺The enterprising flag and scarf sellers in Liverpool were certainly prepared, with an unusual emphasis on the visitors, this being City's first game since an independent commission judged that they broke Premier League rules between 2009 and 2018.City are appealing that verdict. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Man City take to the pitch for the first time since being found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission.

Image: Man City fans wave inflatable bananas during their win over Liverpool at Anfield But the overriding emotions inside the stadium belonged to the majority, those wearing Liverpool red, and the reality is that City and these charges are part of their story too. And so, for Liverpool, this is not only about City's trophies not being 'real' but those phantom triumphs of their own.