Liverpool fans have every right to question Man City rivalry after Premier League findings

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Liverpool were beaten comfortably by Manchester City in what was the latter’s first game since they were found guilty of 114 breaches by the Premier League.Even taking away Sunday, Reds supporters know how difficult it is to get the better of Man City. But that has now changed following the Premier League’s findings.An independent commission has found City guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League rules.

The commission’s findings, announced in September 2026, established 114 breaches, which City have challenged via an appeal.Yes, that period does not cover the aforementioned campaigns and beyond, and we can’t say for sure that the Reds would have had more success in different circumstances.However, what would the Premier League have looked like had City instead kept within the rules?The absence of an alternative league table does not make the questions irrelevant. It is about whether the Premier League can convince supporters that its regulations can be upheld no matter the club in question.Liverpool’s loss to Manchester City made fans angrierThe 3-0 defeat to City on Sunday was painful enough for Liverpool supporters.

It is that the Premier League needs to see this process through properly and explain the outcome.Liverpool supporters should not have to pretend the findings are unimportant. They also have every right to want clarity about the findings that have now emerged.The Premier League has reached a point where it needs to show that its rules mean something and that even the most complicated cases can reach a credible conclusion.