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Pep Guardiola said he was targeted by coins thrown from the stands during Manchester City's 1-0 defeat at Liverpool.

After the goal was scored it was the real Anfield; that's normal." "It is the clearest foul I ever saw in front of the linesman, and he [referee] is not bothered. "I lost it and I apologise -- in the end, probably deserved, but you cannot have this situation." They try it again next year. [Mohamed Salah](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/173896/Mohamed-Salah)'s 76th-minute goal -- his ninth in 16 games against City -- was enough to win the game for the home side, who saw manager Jurgen Klopp sent off for berating an assistant referee. "Next they will do it better," he said.

Mohamed Salah scored from Alisson's clearance after Phil Foden had a goal ruled out by VAR, while Jürgen Klopp was sent off.

The game ignited in the 53rd minute after VAR intervened to thwart Foden, who forced the ball in off Gomez from a tight angle. The City defender, who started on the left of a back three, stood firm. When he led a three-on-one Liverpool break, he elected to shoot instead of play in Diogo Jota or Salah – the effort was blocked, amid howls from the crowd – and then after Jota had gone down injured, he got an attempted chipped finish all wrong when clean through. For the first time in a long time it was not the City striker’s day. The City manager could not understand why Haaland had been penalised for the shirt pull when the referee, Anthony Taylor, had allowed play to go on for most of the afternoon. When Salah rampaged clear, one-on-one with Ederson, his mind might have gone back to the 50th minute when he was similarly placed against the City goalkeeper after a Roberto Firmino through-ball.

Hello and welcome to The Athletic'slive coverage of this huge Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City.Reigning champions City have started ...

“You have the best team in the world and you put in the best striker on the market, no matter what it costs, you just do it. In the past few seasons, this has traditionally been a clash of the league’s top two teams. I know City will not like it, nobody will like it, you’ve asked the question, but you know the answer. The problem v City is if you close him down with too many players it opens space for other world-class players." Nobody can compete with City in that. Reigning champions City have started the season well and are unbeaten so far.

Liverpool have condemned "vile chants relating to football stadium tragedies" during Sunday's 1-0 Anfield win against Manchester City.

The two clubs have since worked closely to eradicate such chanting. Ninety-seven Liverpool supporters died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989; 39 [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) have condemned "vile chants relating to football stadium tragedies" during Sunday's [1-0](/soccer/report?gameId=637924) Anfield win against [Manchester City](/soccer/team?id=382), issuing a statement that says the chants came from the section housing the away team's supporters.

Was Gary Neville or Jamie Carragher right in dispute over Manchester City system? Carra says Liverpools defence was key to stopping Kevin De Bruyne; ...

They had a man short on that side, which, I think, left De Bruyne slightly isolated in that channel. "They only had De Bruyne and Cancelo on that [right] side. "De Bruyne had no player outside on that final line. Carragher: They didn't play with a back five with the ball, they didn't!! [But] the space for De Bruyne is always created when Cancelo [is slightly behind him and wide] and another player [is out wide, in front of Cancelo]. "Haaland doesn't score and the other one was the disallowed goal - a brilliant pass.

Manchester City's team bus has taken some damage on the short journey back from Liverpool to the Etihad.

On the pitch, a Mo Salah goal was enough to reinvigorate Liverpool's campaign in the Premier League after a stuttering start as they inflicted City's first defeat of the season in all competitions. And at the end of another day where neither side could claim the moral high ground, City's bus was pelted again as it made its way down Anfield Road with subsequent inspection showing a crack in the windscreen. Jurgen Klopp insisted he had not seen any coins thrown, while [Guardiola sarcastically said](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-pep-guardiola-said-anfield-25277980) that the fans showed less accuracy than when the City bus was attacked in 2018.

A superb second-half goal from Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday (Monday AEDT) as the champions lost their ...

Feted before the game for reaching 700 club goals in his career, Ronaldo twice had the ball in the back of the net. Leeds are 15th in the table. “The red card is my fault, I went over the top in that moment,” Klopp said. Hopefully this gives us more confidence,” Salah, who had missed a similar opportunity to his goal earlier in the game, said. “Today we created chances and when I missed the first I was calm because I knew the second would come. Salah was denied by a superb save from City goalkeeper Ederson moments after the break. But he was offside for the first, while the second was disallowed when he cheekily nicked the ball off Newcastle to stroke the ball into the net after claiming a free kick had been taken. “So they disallowed because we scored a goal, otherwise it would not have been disallowed. “Next time they will do it better, they didn’t get me,” he said. Showing a passion and solidity sometimes lacking from their hosts, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle had the best chance of the game with an extraordinary double-header from Joelinton in the first half that came first off the crossbar then off the post. We lost because we make a mistake but this is Anfield.” Arsenal handed Leeds United their first home loss of the season with a frantic 1-0 victory at Elland Road to remain top of the standings following their best start to a Premier League season.

Pep Guardiola said that coins were thrown at him during the game, while Liverpool condemned 'vile chants' from supporters in the away section.

“We are deeply disappointed to hear vile chants relating to football stadium tragedies from the away section during today’s game at Anfield. It was the third time a City vehicle has suffered damage around Anfield, with the high-profile incident in 2018 ahead of a Champions League clash and when staff saw “bottles and stones” thrown at their coach after a defeat in April 2014. The champions are likely to raise their concerns with the Football Association, who now have a list of incidents from Sunday’s encounter to look at after

Manchester City will not face sanctions for fans chanting during Sunday's defeat against Liverpool at Anfield, sources have told ESPN.

If Guardiola was attacked by individuals throwing coins, it will be a matter for Liverpool and Merseyside Police to address. ESPN has also been told that City's claims of coin-throwing at Guardiola and of their team bus being attacked by objects after the game are likely to be outside of FA jurisdiction. [allegations of Liverpool fans throwing coins](/soccer/manchester-city-engman_city/story/4772552/man-city-pep-guardiola-targeted-by-liverpool-coin-throwing-they-missed-me) at City boss Pep Guardiola and of away team bus being attacked by objects after the game are also likely to be outside of FA jurisdiction.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was targeted with coins on the touchline from home fans while Manchester City also allege that their team bus was hit by ...

Such behaviour will not be tolerated, and we are working with both clubs to identify and bring to justice anyone found responsible for committing offensive and disorderly behaviour.' In 2018 ahead of a Champions League clash the City coach was attacked and prior to that 'bottles and stones' were said to have been thrown at the team bus after a defeat in April 2014. 'However, no incidents have been reported to us or that items were thrown at the coaches and we are now working with MCFC to establish the circumstances of what happened and the allegation that damage was caused. 'They didn't get me. 'We have been made aware that offensive and disorderly behaviour had taken place during the Liverpool v Manchester City game, including allegations of coin-throwing and offensive graffiti was sprayed in the away section. On the whole Klopp was complimentary of City, labelling them the 'best' team in the world and Guardiola as the best manager in the world.

The FA will open a wide-ranging investigation into events that marred Liverpool's win over Manchester City at Anfield.

We have also been made aware of an allegation that a Manchester City team coach was damaged. Such behaviour will not be tolerated, and we are working with both clubs to identify and bring to justice anyone found responsible for committing offensive and disorderly behaviour.” It has jurisdiction to take action only over discriminatory chanting and its investigation will consider whether that was the case on Sunday. City are expected to complain to the FA after their team bus was attacked as it departed Anfield. A City supporters’ bus was also attacked by Liverpool fans in 2014. It is also looking into allegations of coin-throwing and offensive chanting during

Manchester City are awaiting further information from Merseyside Police before deciding on a potential investigation into chants from their supporters ...

Their coach had been damaged by Liverpool fans throwing bottles ahead of their Champions League defeat at the stadium in 2018. "We know the impact such behaviour has on the families, survivors and all those associated with such disasters. The concourse in the away section was also vandalised with graffiti of a similar nature. City have said they identified the offenders and handed down "significant bans". However, City have yet to call out the behaviour of their supporters publicly with a statement and the ECHO understands Etihad staff have now indicated they are awaiting the findings from both the police and their own security officers in attendance at Anfield before choosing their next steps. Those slurs have long been associated with being in reference to Hillsborough and Heysel and staff at Anfield were also forced to deal with graffiti and vandalism on the concourses of the away end at full time that made similar remarks.

Manchester City were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool FC in Sunday's fiery-tempered Premier League fixture at Anfield.

"So, it's been a great show for the fans and I hope they enjoyed it because they are both great teams.” [Gundogan](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/ilkay-gundogan) agreed, saying: "In the second half, a lot of stuff happened, we scored which got disallowed, we conceded a goal which we should not have conceded. I think we played the way you have to play at Anfield apart from the situations which I mentioned before but unfortunately, we didn’t get the result we wanted." I think we played quite well in the second half but unfortunately, we gave them easy opportunities, a couple of easy opportunities, especially Mo Salah, running behind, so we got punished. So, the feeling is frustration because we wanted to win the three points here at Anfield.” Both teams had chances to score, so the result could have gone to either of the sides.

Liverpool invited Manchester City to Anfield with a veteran in James Milner out of position at right-back. Somehow, that's the second consecutive season ...

By dropping a little deeper and giving them an invitation to play, he can try and force everyone to act a little more like Manchester City, which in turn can open up the spaces for his rapid forwards to exploit. But by giving up a few more half-chances, Klopp can radically cut the number of big opportunities ceded, while also creating significantly more scope to utilise counter-attacks. Man-for-man, the Liverpool defence proved they are up to the challenge of facing increased pressure. That might mean easing off on the high line: while stepping everyone up allows Liverpool to pursue a relentless high pressure, it also invites teams to simply stick a long ball over the top. Manchester City left Klopp with little choice: their attacking pressure forced Liverpool to sit in, and the numbers they pushed up gave a gilt-edged invitation to make rapid offensive transitions. As such, he effectively set Klopp up to roll back the years, allowing Liverpool to produce a vintage counter-attacking performance. If nothing else, the confidence in the squad is bound to be boosted. Guardiola is no stranger to tweaking his approach to suit the tactical demands of a given game, sometimes to a fault. But ultimately, for all of the things that Liverpool did right, there is also a sense that Manchester City made things relatively easy. But he will never preside over a strategy that places greater focus on off-the-ball work than on what to do in possession. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com) so that Joe Gomez could play centrally — a position where he is usually fourth-choice. Liverpool invited Manchester City to Anfield with a veteran in James Milner out of position at right-back.

Manchester City have won the Club of the Year award at the 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony.

This award is recognition of the hard work and dedication found in every department of our organisation. [WATCH THE 2022 BALLON D'OR](https://www.mancity.com/live-ballon-d-or-ceremony-2022) [Brian Barry-Murphy](https://www.mancity.com/players/brian-barry-murphy)’s squad earning plaudits for the manner of the achievement wit several members of the squad going on to make their first-team debuts. Commenting on the award, City CEO Ferran Soriano said: “This is a proud day for Manchester City. [EDERSON THIRD IN 2022 YASHIN TROPHY](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/ederson-manchester-city-yashin-trophy-ballon-d-or-63801627) [Kevin De Bruyne finished third](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/kevin-de-bruyne-ballon-d-or-manchester-city-63801628) in the race for the Ballon d'Or and [Ederson was third](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/ederson-manchester-city-yashin-trophy-ballon-d-or-63801627) in the Yashin Trophy.

Liverpool fans took a parting shot at the Manchester City team bus as it made its way out of Anfield.

The governing body will review the incident before deciding whether to offer him a ban and/or a fine. Raheem Sterling’s transfer to City in 2015 pointed to a shift in the balance of power from one of European soccer’s traditional giants to its newly-enriched rival, which was bought by the Abu Dhabi royal family in 2008. A person with knowledge of the bus incident said City will make an official complaint to the English Football Association. It has limited jurisdiction over isolated incidents of objects being thrown from the crowd from individuals. The coin-throwing and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match comments will also be included in the complaint, the person said. City manager Pep Guardiola had already successfully avoided coins being hurled in his direction during the match.

Manchester City will not face sanctions for fans chanting during Sunday's defeat against Liverpool at Anfield, sources have told ESPN.

If Guardiola was attacked by individuals throwing coins, it will be a matter for Liverpool and Merseyside Police to address. ESPN has also been told that City's claims of coin-throwing at Guardiola and of their team bus being attacked by objects after the game are likely to be outside of FA jurisdiction. [allegations of Liverpool fans throwing coins](/football/manchester-city-engman_city/story/4772552/man-city-pep-guardiola-targeted-by-liverpool-coin-throwing-they-missed-me) at City boss Pep Guardiola and of away team bus being attacked by objects after the game are also likely to be outside of FA jurisdiction.

Manchester City thought they had the lead against Liverpool but it was disallowed after a VAR consultation.

Diogo Jota had a great chance to put his side ahead moments later but headed over, while Haaland forced Alisson into a smart save. It looked as though they were angry with a challenge Haaland had made on Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson to win the ball before Foden scored. Still Liverpool 0-0 Man City (55 mins)."

Manchester City have been recognised as a collective for their efforts in the last year.

This award is recognition of the hard work and dedication found in every department of our organisation. [given out for the first time](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) last year when Chelsea claimed it following their Champions League victory, rewards the club that has the most nominations across the men's and women's categories. “This is a proud day for Manchester City. City's strength in numbers in the running for individual recognition in Europe highlights the progress they are making, although Champions League glory still eludes them. “We pride ourselves on playing beautiful football and winning matches. City's collection of seven players - Riyad Mahrez, [Kevin De Bruyne](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/kevin-de-bruyne), Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, [Joao Cancelo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/joao-cancelo), Lucy Bronze, and [Ederson](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/ederson) - up in three different categories is more than any other club, meaning they become the second recipients of the Club of the Year prize.

Liverpool overcame Manchester City 1-0 in a huge win in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, much to the delight of their former player Sadio Mane, ...

[he said.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-transfers-mane-bayern-klopp-27575607) “In this case, Sadio wanted it and we reacted and now we both try to make the best of it. Darwin [Nunez] is getting to know how we really want to defend from the front and the importance of when we have the ball and when we don’t have the ball. “That’s funny, but I don’t think it’s that personally,” he told Sky Sports when asked about whether Mane’s departure had hindered the side before the City win. The game underlined the Liverpool centre-back’s point about I have a lot of faith in the boys and the coach that they'll get back to the top!" Klopp’s side are now eighth, 10 points adrift of second-placed City and 14 off the Gunners. [not missing Mane](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-van-dijk-mane-bayern-28251605). Klopp’s side defended stoutly to deny [Comment below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sadio-mane-liverpool-man-city-28255332#comments-section). Mane was busy scoring in Bayern’s 5-0 thumping of Freiburg on Sunday afternoon, so missed the game on TV, but still sent his best wishes to Jurgen Klopp’s team. “I couldn't watch because we were on the bus. He has settled into his new team, scoring nine goals in 16 matches for Bayern, but it seems he still has an eye on his old team.

Both sets of fans were guilty of unacceptable behaviour on Sunday but the bad blood between the clubs had been boiling up again since Friday.

Off it, City will not hesitate to fire back in future if there is any more from Klopp about the spending of the two clubs. However, it does help to explain why the aftermath of the incidents around the game have been so ugly as a rivalry that wasn't pleasant to begin with got several notches worse. That’s a fact – a well-managed wage-to-revenue ratio that compares to some of the best-run clubs in his league, La Liga, but, frankly, in all of European football. For City bosses, Klopp used the same tactics as La Liga supremo Javier Tebas in attacking them on their most sensitive issue by unfairly suggesting that they were operating on a different financial level to everyone else - even if their owners are significantly richer, the difference in terms of money actually spent is far closer. They have been fighting for years to clear their name against unsubstantiated smears in a world where the words of any high-profile figure can do far more damage than the cracked windscreen of a bus. Some within the club feel the response from their chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in 2019 to Tebas is as valid for Klopp now. Adding one of the best strikers in the world to one of the best teams is a pretty fearsome combination, in fairness. The Dortmund midfielder may not have the biggest wages but will still likely command a nine-figure transfer fee to reflect his status as one of the most exciting talents emerging in the game. When you factor in that they received £145m for Philippe Coutinho, a grand total of £217.3m received in transfer fees over a five-year period suggests that Liverpool are not as good a selling club as their reputation would have you believe. Instead, the German coach played into the tedious and factually incorrect narrative that City have spent years fighting, that somehow they have stacked the game in their favour. But it also sparked an anger that only got worse on Sunday as both clubs took swipes at each other around the match and neither came out looking good. He could have questioned why his owners had not spent even more to strengthen the team and the squad, given that - as