Manchester City travel to Anfield today to face Liverpool in their first match since being found guilty of nearly all of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. The game is one of the most highly anticipated in Premier League history, with the verdict adding extra weight to an already significant fixture.
Maresca faces press after verdict
Enzo Maresca faced his first press conference since the verdict was communicated on Friday and handled the barrage of questions he received. The City head coach continued to insist he has full trust in the club and was confident the club will win their appeal against the verdict.
The atmosphere at Anfield is expected to be ferocious, with Liverpool fans likely to make their feelings known about the outcome of the club's case against the league. The team bus journey to the ground and the atmosphere inside the stadium are both set to be intense, with the eyes of the world on Anfield.
Team news and match details
Despite the focus on the verdict, there is a game of football to be played. Maresca confirmed that Erling Haaland is fit and available for Sunday's clash, though there was little other team news discussed at the press conference.
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm ahead of the 4.30pm kick-off. For those without access to Sky Sports, live updates and analysis will be provided throughout the day.
Match odds and fan reaction
Bet365 has released the latest match odds for the game: Liverpool to win at 23/10, a draw at 27/10, and City to win at 11/10. The odds reflect the high stakes of the encounter.
Fans are being asked to share their views on Maresca's confidence about the club's chances of overturning the decision on appeal, with a poll open for readers to express whether they feel more assured after hearing the head coach speak.
Today promises to be a day no football fan will ever forget, as City play their first game since the guilty verdict, and they face one of their biggest rivals away from home. It is important to stress that any anger directed towards City players and fans is misplaced, but the atmosphere at Anfield is sure to be electric.
