Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 11 Oct 2026

The England star lined up to replace Xabi Alonso, a Spanish wizard who became immortal and a wonderkid snatched from their grasp: The signings Liverpool missed out on to Man City during 'cheating' era

It will be the first game for City since they were found guilty of 114 of 115 financial rule breach charges. The club maintain their innocence and have appealed the verdict.

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