So James Pearce dropped that quote about the chant on Anfield Road – 'You cheating bastards, you know what you are' – and I nearly spat out my tea. Not because it's shocking, but because it's about bloody time. City have been taking the piss for years, and finally the away end is giving it back.
Look, I'm not here to debate whether they're guilty of every charge. But when you've got 115 of them hanging over your head and you're still acting like you're the victim, you deserve a bit of stick. And Anfield delivered.
Why every ground should be singing this
I said what I said. This chant shouldn't just be a Liverpool thing. Every fanbase in the country should be belting it out when City come to town. It's not about being bitter – it's about calling out the elephant in the room. You can't spend a billion quid on full-backs and then cry about FFP when someone questions where the money came from.
And the best part? City fans absolutely hate it. They'll tell you it's just jealousy, that we're living in the past, that we're obsessed. But deep down, they know. They know their success is built on a foundation that's shakier than Everton's finances. (Too soon? Nah.)
Honestly, the atmosphere on Anfield Road must've been electric. I wasn't there, but I've seen the clips – the whole street joining in, scarves up, the lot. That's what football's about. Not the sanitised, prawn-sandwich nonsense you get at some grounds. Proper, raw, venomous support.
The PSG hypocrisy is hilarious
And can we talk about their next Champions League match? They're playing PSG – the club that's basically the French version of City, except they've somehow been even more blatant about it. PSG spent half a billion on Neymar and Mbappé and then tried to pretend it was all above board. So City fans will be sitting there, getting the same chant from the Parisians, and they'll have to just take it.
It's like two bald men fighting over a comb. Neither of them has a leg to stand on. And the fact that UEFA might not be able to touch them because of jurisdiction? Don't even get me started. The whole thing stinks.
I reckon the away end at the Etihad will be in full voice when PSG visit. And you know what? It'll be streamed everywhere. The memes will be glorious.
City's bus arrival was pure shithousery
Did you see that their bus came in the back way to avoid the crowd? Proper cowardly. I get it – they don't want a repeat of the coach welcome from a few years back (you know the one, when the bus got a few dents). But sneaking in like a teenager coming home past curfew? That's not the behaviour of a big club.
And the reception they got anyway was still worthy of the biggest frauds in UK history. You can't hide from the truth, lads. The fans know.
It's not just the players, either. The staff, the senior management – they all know. You don't get to the top of world football in five minutes without cutting corners. Chelsea did it before them, and now City have taken it to a new level. We're a giant club, and even we couldn't have imagined the sheer scale of what they've done. That's not jealousy, that's just facts.
They know exactly what they are
That's the thing about the chant. It's not even an insult, really. It's a statement of fact. They know what they are. They've known all along. And every time they hear it, it'll sting a little bit more.
So yeah, I'm all for it. Sing it loud, sing it proud. And if you're a City fan reading this, I've got one thing to say: rent free, lads. Rent free.
Oh, and before I forget – I had Salah as my FPL captain this week. Triple points. Get in.
What I'd tell a mate: City are cheats, everyone knows it, and the chant is the least they deserve. If you disagree, you're either a City fan or you're not paying attention.
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It's aimed at Man City, referencing the 115 Premier League charges against them for financial fair play breaches. Liverpool fans sang it on Anfield Road before a recent match.
Why do Liverpool fans think City are cheats?
Because of the sheer scale of their spending and the ongoing investigation into their finances. Many fans believe their success is built on rules being broken.
Will City fans hear this chant from other clubs?
Probably. The sentiment is widespread, and away fans love a bit of shithousery. It'll likely follow them around, especially in Europe.
What's the PSG connection?
PSG are also backed by wealthy owners and have been accused of similar financial doping. The irony of them singing the chant at City isn't lost on anyone.
Did City's bus really avoid the crowd?
According to reports, yes. They came in the back way to avoid a hostile reception. Some fans saw it as a sign of fear.