What reception awaits Man City at Anfield?

Manchester City is heading into one of the most anticipated and hostile fixtures of the season as they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool. The trip comes at a time when manager Pep Guardiola's remarkable achievements with the club, including six Premier League titles, are being heavily discussed in the wake of an independent commission's findings regarding numerous charges brought by the league.

Previously, Guardiola famously lifted six fingers to the Liverpool crowd to highlight his title collection during a tough spell. However, those triumphs are now viewed with skepticism by sections of the opposing fanbase, former players, and staff who remember narrowly missing out on the championship to City with impressive tallies of 97 and 92 points in past seasons.

The rivalry carries deep historical baggage, including an incident back in 2018 when Liverpool were fined 20,000 euros equivalent to 17,500 pounds by UEFA after supporters threw objects at the City team bus prior to a Champions League quarter-final clash, a match the Reds eventually won after scoring three goals in the opening 19 minutes.

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

Merseyside Police have confirmed that an appropriate policing plan will be implemented for Sunday's fixture. Meanwhile, supporters have utilized social media to organize a traditional bus greeting along Anfield Road, with some online posts even suggesting fans bring stacks of fake money to the stadium to taunt the visitors.