Manchester City won their first Premier League game since the guilty verdict, beating Liverpool at Anfield to move three points clear at the top of the table. Three goals from three players secured the win, though the wider significance of the result remains uncertain.
City's Anfield victory
Max Rushden was joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling and Lars Sivertsen to discuss the match on the Football Weekly podcast. The win raises questions about whether the result will ultimately matter, given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the club's situation.
Elsewhere in the Premier League
Manchester United suffered their worst start in 40 years after Dominic Solanke rescued a point for 10-man Tottenham. Jordan Henderson scored twice for Chelsea, Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds, and Abdoul Ouattara scored a late winner for Ipswich in a comeback victory over Fulham.
Other results and talking points
Brighton secured another win, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles had a difficult day. Aston Villa's mural needs were discussed, and the panel remained puzzled over how Liam Delap's close-range effort stayed out. The episode also included listener questions.
