Man City's Win Over Liverpool Makes a Mockery of the Premier League - PL State of Play w/ Adam Joseph

Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Liverpool should have been one of the biggest spectacles of the Premier League season. Instead, in the aftermath of the independent Commission's extraordinary findings against City, it raised some deeply uncomfortable questions about the integrity of the competition.

Watching City dismantle Liverpool just days after being found guilty of serious financial rule breaches felt like a surreal experience. How are supporters supposed to view their performances, results and achievements while the club continues to contest the findings and awaits the outcome of the disciplinary process?

There's also discussion of the position City supporters, representatives and players now find themselves in, whether the club should continue competing normally while its appeal remains unresolved, and what happens if City ultimately succeed in overturning the findings.

Attention turns to the players who have joined Manchester City despite the publicly known charges and the uncertainty surrounding the club. How much responsibility should they bear for their decisions, and should they receive sympathy if significant sporting sanctions eventually follow?

An examination of why watching Manchester City compete now feels so different, the questions surrounding the club's immediate future and the wider implications for the credibility of English football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices