Manchester City's Victory: Maresca Hails 'Our Own Noise' 2026

Manchester City's Enzo Maresca hailed his team's ability to 'make our own noise' after a dominant 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, brushing aside off-field controversies. The win, City's sixth successive league victory, equalled the best start to a managerial reign in Premier League history and kept them top of the table.

Goals from Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku, and Rayan Cherki sealed a comprehensive win, but the build-up was overshadowed by the club's recent guilty verdict on 114 charges related to Premier League financial rules. Maresca's message to his players was clear: focus on the game, not the noise.

Maresca's Message: 'Our Duty to Make Our Noise'

Speaking after the match, Maresca emphasised the importance of mental resilience. "My message to the players since we were together three days ago... has been quite clear: guys, the noise will always be there so it's about how we learn to deal with the noise and it's our duty to make our noise," he said.

He continued: "Our noise is to win games in the way we did today and to be happy. It was our fans making the noise at the end of the game today." The head coach's philosophy has clearly resonated with his squad, who produced a performance of maturity and quality at one of football's most intimidating venues.

City's Performance by the Numbers

City's efficiency in front of goal was ruthless. They had fewer possession than Liverpool but made their chances count. Here's a quick comparison:

The stats highlight City's clinical edge, with Haaland, Doku, and Cherki all finding the net. Doku was particularly impressive, constantly tormenting Liverpool's defence with his pace and dribbling.

Key Takeaways from City's Win

• Mental strength: City players showed remarkable focus amid ongoing financial controversy.
• Maresca's impact: The manager's motivational approach is yielding immediate results.
• Haaland's scoring form: The striker continues to be a lethal weapon.
• Title statement: A win at Anfield sends a strong message to rivals.

With the appeal process looming, Maresca remains unfazed. When asked if he needed the appeal heard quickly to celebrate, he smiled: "You cannot imagine how happy I am. I don't care. I'm here to try and prepare games and to win games. Hopefully I can speak about this situation when we win the appeal."

What This Means for the Premier League Title Race

City's flawless start under Maresca has set the tone for the season. Equalling the best start by a new manager (six wins) puts them in pole position, but the challenge will be maintaining consistency. Liverpool, meanwhile, will need to regroup after a disappointing home defeat.

The victory also serves as a reminder that despite off-field issues, City's on-field quality remains undeniable. As Maresca puts it, they are making their own noise – and it's deafening for the opposition.

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