London, Oct. 12 -- Manchester City capitalized on Ryan Gravenberch's second-half dismissal to beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, overcoming a hostile atmosphere to underline its Premier League title credentials.

City faced chants of "cheats" from Liverpool supporters amid ongoing controversy over the club's alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, but took control after Gravenberch was sent off for a second yellow card in the 62nd minute on Sunday.

Erling Haaland broke the deadlock three minutes later with a first-time finish before Jeremy Doku doubled City's lead in the 68th minute, cutting inside and curling a shot into the corner.

Rayan Cherki added a third after a flowing passing move to complete an emphatic victory for the vi...