What happened: Manchester City returns to Etihad Stadium for its first home league fixture since the guilty verdict was announced. Supporters inside the ground booed the Premier League anthem prior to kickoff, with yellow visible alongside the traditional sky blue in the stands.

Why it matters: The match marks the first opportunity for home supporters to respond inside Etihad Stadium after the ruling and subsequent punishment agreement reports. Alongside the matchday demonstration, the club has added King's Counsel Mark Howard to its legal team regarding the 114 charges.

What to watch: Formal sanction details and any further legal filings from Manchester City and the Premier League remain pending.