Merseyside Police have issued a warning ahead of Manchester City's first match since the club was found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. The fixture sees City travel to Anfield to face Liverpool this afternoon.
Warning issued before Anfield clash
The warning comes ahead of what is expected to be a feisty atmosphere both before and during the contest. City have appealed the independent commission's decision and continually proclaim they haven't done anything wrong, while a separate sanctions hearing will take place in due course.
In the meantime, Enzo Maresca is tasked with picking up the pieces from a playing point of view, starting with the trip to face Liverpool.
City return after guilty verdict
Manchester City return to the pitch for the first time since their guilty verdict, two weeks after the announcement. The fixture was described as a belter, with City making an away trip to Anfield.
The match promises to be a testing encounter as City look to respond on the pitch following the off-field developments.