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Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in the Premier League after Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was sent off for a second yellow card in the 62nd minute, with the score still 0-0. Erling Haaland scored three minutes later, Jérémy Doku added the second in the 68th minute and Rayan Cherki completed the scoring.
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Cody Gakpo was set to miss Liverpool's Premier League home match against leaders Manchester City at Anfield. Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola announced his absence two days before the match.
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Manchester City was found guilty by an independent Premier League committee of serious breaches of the league's financial rules. Reports differed on the scope of the verdict, with some describing almost all charges as upheld and another referring to more than 100 violations over nine years. The club has appealed the decision and faces potentially severe penalties. Forward Erling Haaland urged supporters to remain positive and united. Manager Enzo Maresca said he has full confidence in the club and remains committed to it. Manchester City is due to play Liverpool in its first Premier League match since the verdict.
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The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 in Eindhoven in the Nations League, ending Xavi Hernández’s first international window as national coach unbeaten. Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute. The result was the Netherlands’ second win over Serbia in a week and leaves the team on eight points from four matches; Germany and Greece drew 0-0 in the other match. Captain Virgil van Dijk played his 100th international, becoming the 11th Dutch player to reach that mark, and was honoured after the match. Denzel Dumfries made his 80th appearance. Teun Koopmeiners started alongside Van Dijk in central defence, while goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made several saves, according to a single report. Xavi said the team had struggled to impose its possession-based approach but had shown a desire to win.