Enzo Maresca's side restored their three-point lead at the top of the table in emphatic fashion - but there remains the sense that this is a season in limbo as City await their punishment, with the potential for Premier League expulsion, relegation or record points deductions. Liverpool fans made their feelings known before and during the game with constant "cheat" jibes, but City, who have appealed against the verdict of an independent commission, responded with a measured display before picking Liverpool apart, who had been reduced to 10 men when Ryan Gravenberch was sent off. Erling Haaland broke the deadlock with a thunderous finish after 65 minutes, substitute Jeremy Doku adding the second with a stunning strike into the top corner three minutes later. And City confirmed their vast superiority when Rayan Cherki produced brilliant individual skill to make it 3-0 12 minutes from time. The game opened in a predictably fevered atmosphere as the Kop delivered taunts about the guilty verdict, unfurling banners emblazoned with messages such as 'A Generation Of Supporters Cheated', while City fans responded backing their owners by brandishing a flag reading 'In Khaldoon We Trust'. Once the initial sound and fury died down, the first half was an anti-climax as City slowed the game to combat the hostile environment while Liverpool struggled to make a breakthrough. The second half showed more signs of life, with City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saving from Victor Munoz and Gravenberch in swift succession, while Haaland held his head in anguish after rolling a chance wide when clean through. Gravenberch's dismissal, given a second yellow card for a foul on Doku, left Liverpool with an uphill task as City moved through the gears to win with ease.

The Brazil forward thought he had scored a second goal for Real, with boss Jose Mourinho joining in his team's celebrations on the sidelines. However, the goal was then ruled out after the referee reviewed the build-up on the pitchside monitor, with Vinicius clearly shown to have pulled Saliba's hair before scoring. The referee then produced a red card and sent off Real's No 7 for violent conduct in the 72nd minute - 20 minutes after he had replaced England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The decision left Real Madrid furious with Mourinho not showing up for the obligatory post-match news conference. Real were already leading 1-0 through teenager Yan Diomande's first goal for the club since joining from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m in August. The 19-year-old struck in the 62nd minute, his low finish into the far corner originally ruled out by an offside flag before being overturned after a video assistant referee (VAR) review. After leaders Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 earlier in the day, Real needed the victory to close the gap to the defending champions, but struggled to make an impression before Diomande's effort. With eight games gone, Mourinho's men, who visit Barca on 25 October, are six points off top spot. It was a frustrating night for Kylian Mbappe who wasted a couple of good chances as well as being denied by goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, while England midfielder Jude Bellingham was booked for a foul.

Rayo Vallecano's match against Athletic Club was abandoned on Saturday after the home fans threw paper planes and rubber balls on to the pitch in protest against the club's owner. The La Liga game was Rayo's first of the season at the Estadio de Vallecas, which had been temporarily closed after an audit highlighted serious health and safety issues - including a risk of contracting Legionnaires' disease. Rayo fans blame owner and president Raul Martin Presa, who has long been criticised for the poor upkeep of facilities and a failure to modernise the club. In the 13th minute of the game, when Rayo fans usually chant "Presa leave now", supporters threw paper planes and small rubber balls on to the pitch. The referee stopped play and the stadium announcer urged fans not to throw objects on to the pitch, while stewards hastily removed the items from the grass. When play resumed 15 minutes later, supporters in the south stand again threw objects on to the field and the referee abandoned play with the game goalless. Following the game, Athletic Club released a statement to say they would contact their fans who travelled to the game in Madrid to arrange refunds.

The 36-year-old midfielder, making his home debut, fired in off the post after just 68 seconds, before adding a second after the break. Joao Pedro also scored twice, while Morgan Rogers was on target. Evanilson pulled one back to briefly give Bournemouth hope at 3-1, but the Cherries remain winless in the Premier League under new manager Marco Rose. Chelsea's romp began in the second minute when Henderson scored with their first shot of the game, curling a shot in off the inside of the post after being played through by Cole Palmer, who signed a new contract until 2034 in the hours before kick-off. Just 84 seconds later, Henderson played in Rogers, whose cross-shot was flicked over Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic by defender Antonio Silva. Rogers was awarded his fourth goal of the season after a check by the video assistant referee. Having given the ball away too often in the opening few minutes, Bournemouth threatened to pull one back, but Brazilian forward Rayan flashed a shot over before the Cherries briefly began to settle. However, Henderson threatened to extend Chelsea's lead midway through the half with a lofted effort from the edge of the box. Rayan had another one-on-one effort saved in the 35th minute before Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez denied Ryan Christie at the other end. Bournemouth defender Silva also had a header saved just before half-time. Bournemouth brought on Ben Gannon-Doak at half-time, but 30 seconds later they were 3-0 down. Joao Pedro fired into the top right-hand corner after Pedro Neto reacted well to another Silva mistake in the box. Evanilson pulled one back five minutes later when Moises Caicedo's clearance ricocheted off him after a dangerous corner fell at his feet inside the six-yard box. But Joao Pedro tapped in a Pep Chavarria cross moments later before Henderson curled a 25-yard free-kick past Petrovic to round off the scoring. Chelsea's first win in four matches lifts them into the top five. Bournemouth, meanwhile, are only outside of the relegation zone on goal difference.

The 25-year-old England international, signed from Newcastle in May, opened the scoring at Camp Nou after 78 seconds with a deflected shot from 18 yards. He played a role in Barca's second as his pressing forced a mistake from Getafe defender Zaid Romero, allowing Gabriel Jesus to steal possession, cut inside and direct a low shot into the corner. Hansi Flick's side added a third after the break when Lamine Yamal curled a teasing cross into the box and Jules Kounde stabbed the ball home. Barcelona's victory was their eighth consecutive win in La Liga this term, matching the start they made under Gerardo Martino in 2013-14. The Blaugrana's victory took them to 24 points, five points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid, having played the same number of matches. Real Madrid, who face Villarreal in the day's late kick-off, are fourth on 15 points.