Manchester City's 3-0 victory at Anfield was the defining result of the Premier League weekend, sparking debate on and off the pitch. The win came against the backdrop of the club's ongoing legal situation, with chants from the stands reflecting a wider unease.
Enzo Maresca, the City manager, has previously called the scrutiny surrounding the club "noise". His team's performance did little to quieten the conversation, however."From a long time Tottenham played without this blood, this character, and I want it," he said. He acknowledged his project remains a work in progress, prescribing more time together for his squad to improve. "Work together, stay together, have dinner together and get to know each other better,"De Zerbi added.
Madueke answers Arteta's call
With Christos Tzolis injured, Mikel Arteta turned to Noni Madueke on the left flank against Leeds."He deserved the chance and he took it,"Arteta said. Madueke created three chances and had eight touches in the opposition box, exploiting Leeds' defence with his pace."slightly fortunate" to beat Nottingham Forest, while Everton's Ainsley Maitland-Niles made two costly errors in a 2-2 draw at Hull. Chelsea's habit of fast starts continued, with Morgan Rogers crediting Xabi Alonso's team talks. Unai Emery is still seeking a first home win for Aston Villa this season, and Ipswich Town's late-goal habit has them ahead of their survival target. Sunderland's lack of a specialist right winger was cited as a problem in their home defeat to Brighton.
Coventry City's next match is away to Tottenham on 19 October.
The original report is at The Guardian
