Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes it would be increasingly difficult to argue that Manchester City are not the greatest English football team if they win the Champions League this season.
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A number of Manchester United's loanees were on form for their respective clubs over the Easter weekend.
The EFL's Good Friday fixture schedule saw games across the Championship, League One and League Two include a number of young Reds. Amad Diallo was the star of the show for his part in Sunderland's incredible 4-4 draw against Hull City, while Alvaro Fernandez was again impressive for Preston North End.
In the lower leagues, Charlie McNeill was in the goals again for Newport County, while one forgotten loanee was handed a rare appearance at Portsmouth.
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Below, MEN Sport have taken a look at their fortunes.
After being dropped to the bench for last weekend's 0-0 draw with Burnley due to fitness problems, Diallo came back with a bang, scoring twice in Sunderland's 4-4 draw against Hull City.
The 20-year-old was the star of a dramatic game at the Stadium of Light, adding to his two goals by playing a major part in the other two. Tony Mowbray's side thought they had come from 3-2 down to win it, before an injury-time penalty saw honours even.
The left-back decided to drop into the Championship to gain more regular minutes in senior football. And with 34 appearances under his belt, the decision has been vindicated.
Handed a rare rest on Friday, the 20-year-old came off the bench with his side 2-0 up at a dismal Queens Park Rangers side, racking up 10 more minutes and keeping the clean sheet under wraps.
Birmingham City have really struggled this season but the performances of on-loan Red Hannibal Mejbri has been a shining light, with a goal and five assists from midfield.
Like Fernandez, the 20-year-old came off the bench in
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