Man City give Liverpool fans the slip: Enzo Maresca's side dodge baying home fans en route to Anfield - with Premier League leaders braced for hostile reception after guilty verdict

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Manchester City avoided a hostile reception at Anfield on Sunday afternoon by cunningly arriving to the ground via another entrance.

Manchester City avoided a hostile reception at Anfield on Sunday afternoon by cunningly arriving to the ground via another entrance.

Swarms of Reds supporters were waiting to give Enzo Maresca 's side a frosty greeting with the visitors playing for the first time since the Premier League 's bombshell guilty verdict.

Liverpool supporters turned up in their droves with several red flares at the ready and multiple 'cheats' banners to try and intimidate their bitter rivals ahead of kick-off.

However, their hopes were extinguished as City came down another road, accompanied by a police escort.

City were found guilty of all serious financial rule breaches levelled against them between 2009 and 2018, a period where they saw off Liverpool to win the Premier League title in 2014-15.

The seismic findings have sent shockwaves through the football world, with potential punishments ranging from expulsion from the top flight, to points deductions and financial penalties. City have indicated their intention to appeal the verdict.

Man City avoided a hostile reception from Liverpool fans after arriving via a different way

City were also accompanied by a police escort as they arrived at Anfield on Sunday afternoon

Liverpool fans were waiting to 'greet' Manchester City with red flares and 'cheats' references

And Maresca has insisted it remains business as usual at the Etihad and he has 'complete trust' in the Abu Dhabi ownership group, while Erling Haaland called on his team-mates to 'enjoy the ride'.

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