Indeed, the Manchester City judgment buzzed through the air and served as an icebreaker for fans who had coalesced from all corners of the United States to join their found family (other Premier League fans) and celebrate soccer together. Manchester City got the result of the weekend, too, beating Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

Statement comes after criticism of Burnham’s initial response ⁠to City being found guilty of serious financial breaches.

A ruling that came down during the international window has created a strange feeling around the current Premier League leaders.

The UEFA Champions League is back this week with Matchday 2, with games spread across Tuesday and Wednesday. Unlike Matchday 1, which saw games across three days, the conventional two-day window is back for the rest of the league phase and with some incredible matchups to look forward to.

In-form Atletico host struggling Man United as the Champions League returns for the second set of games.

Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham had everything United’s season has been missing, right up until it didn’t. Bryan Mbeumo’s 73rd-minute strike put Michael Carrick’s side in front, and Rodrigo Bentancur’s headbutt on Luke Shaw reduced Spurs to ten men soon after.

While rulings passed down have changed everything, Manchester City continues on top of the Premier League and is aiming for its sixth win in a row.

Manchester City triumphed against the backdrop of Liverpool's fury, with Enzo Maresca making subtle tweaks to counter the atmosphere