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20261014 cheats — Liverpool fans hold up a banner related to charges against Manchester City before the Oct. 11 match between the two Premier League rivals at Anfield stadium. The words are a play on lyrics from the hit song "Wonderwall" by Manchester band Oasis. © Reuters

JOHN DUERDEN

October 18, 2026 13:07 JST

LONDON -- Fans of Liverpool FC chanted "cheats, cheats, cheats" and more besides during the team's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Oct. 11. The victor has been warned to expect more of the same in the coming weeks and months.

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