Manchester City produce statement win at Anfield as Football Daily reviews Premier League weekend

Football Daily dissects City’s Anfield statement and a turbulent Premier League weekend

Radio 5 Live’s Football Daily with Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison reviewed the latest Premier League weekend on 11 October 2026, leading with Manchester City’s maintained perfect start to the season on the pitch with a comfortable win at Anfield.

The panel discussed what the result means for City and the Premier League after the club was found guilty of breaching financial regulations, and questioned whether Liverpool’s toothless performance will see any of the club’s £100 million players come good.

Palace beat Forest as Glasner loses Selhurst return

Oliver Glasner lost on his return to Selhurst Park, with Nottingham Forest losing 3-1 to Crystal Palace. The podcast highlighted an extraordinary miss from Forest striker Liam Delap during the defeat.

United booed off, Spurs remain winless

Tottenham are still winless, but a late equaliser at Old Trafford saw Manchester United booed off by their own supporters.

Henderson rolls back the years, Bournemouth concerns

Jordan Henderson rolled back the years for Chelsea, prompting discussion on the Blues’ form. The panel also asked whether Bournemouth are in trouble after another winless start to the campaign.

Ipswich impress, Fulham falter

Ipswich struck late again to earn their third win already this season, while Fulham continue to struggle.

The episode, available for 29 days on BBC Sounds, also features the panel’s debate over who the sexiest manager in the Premier League is. Listeners can send messages and voicenotes on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.

Timcodes: 00:37 Manchester City cruise to win at Anfield; 18:00 Glasner loses on return to Palace; 24:40 Boos at Old Trafford after Manchester United draw with Spurs; 34:00 Jordan Henderson rolls back the years; 36:10 Are Bournemouth in trouble?; 39:25 Impressive Ipswich, faltering Fulham.