Manchester City keep perfect start as guilty verdict over finances looms
October 12, 2026 00:20
Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a comfortable win at Anfield, a result discussed alongside the club being found guilty of breaching financial regulations. The BBC Sport Football panel examined both the on-field performance and the implications of the guilty verdict for the club and the competition.
OTHER WEEKEND TALKING POINTS
- Liverpool were described as toothless, with questions raised over their expensive new recruits.
- Nottingham Forest lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace; Forest striker Liam Delap produced an extraordinary miss during the match.
- Tottenham remain without a league win. A late equaliser at Old Trafford earned Spurs a draw and saw Manchester United booed off at full-time.
- Jordan Henderson drew praise for his performance after rolling back the years for Chelsea.
- Bournemouth’s winless start was discussed as a concern, while Ipswich secured their third win of the campaign with a late strike. Fulham continue to struggle.
THE PODCAST
The episode featured Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison discussing the weekend’s Premier League action. Timecodes provided in the episode guide highlight key segments: City at Anfield, Glasner’s return to Selhurst Park, the United–Spurs match, Henderson’s display, Bournemouth’s form and Ipswich’s late winner.