Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo
Source: BBC Sport ↗ (cross-verified by 2 outlets — full list below)
Manchester City record what they will view as a statement win at Liverpool - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo, asks Phil Mc Nulty?
Manchester City shut out all the noise and controversy to overcome a hostile Anfield atmosphere and beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 on their return to Premier League action.
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