Liverpool are in action in the Premier League’s early kick-off following defeat to Everton at Goodison Park in midweek
In hindsight, it all feels rather obvious. Of course Manchester City are stampeding towards another Premier League title. Of course they are coming into this defining period of the season on a run of 18 league matches without defeat. Of course they swept past Brighton here, winning 4-0 and barely breaking into a sprint.
The former Blues skipper has revealed a stand-off between the club’s senior players and the Portuguese coach, who lasted less than a year in an ill-fated spell at Stamford Bridge