Liverpool supporters are preparing a pointed welcome for Manchester City, with “Cheats” clothing appearing ahead of the champions’ first Premier League visit following their punishment.
Key takeaways
- Manchester City are due to face Liverpool in their first league fixture after being sanctioned.
- Liverpool fans have designed several items of clothing carrying the word “Cheats”.
- The merchandise is intended as a response to City’s arrival at Anfield.
Anfield prepares its verdict
There are few away trips in English football that arrive without a soundtrack, and Manchester City’s visit to Liverpool now comes with an extra layer of needle.
Supporters of the home side have produced a range of garments printed with “Cheats”, timed for City’s first Premier League match after their conviction. The message is clear enough, even before the teams step out beneath the lights.
Liverpool against City has become one of the defining fixtures of the modern Premier League era, usually carrying implications at the summit of the table. On this occasion, the football will share the stage with the response from the stands.
