The crucial silence that helped Man City overcome their two Liverpool setbacks

straight to your inboxManchester City's phenomenal 18-match winning run has included victories at Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford, Anfield, and the Emirates - and their No.9 has started none of them.Gabriel Jesus was self-isolating for the Chelsea game and only just back in time for United, but as impressive as City's ability to beat top opposition without a recognised striker has been it also raises questions for the strikers on their books.City want to sign at least one top centre-forward in the

straight to your inboxSergio Aguero says he is prepared to play the waiting game on a decision regarding his Manchester City future.The 32-year-old, who has scored over 250 goals for the club - including 180 in the Premier League - since arriving from Atletico Madrid in 2011, is out of contract in the summer.

straight to your inboxManchester City have almost got one hand on the Premier League trophy after their impressive win over Tottenham, according to Richard Dunne.Ilkay Gundogan continued his brilliant goalscoring form by netting twice in the 3-0 win over Spurs which moved Pep Guardiola’s side further clear at the top of the league.Rodri opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Gundogan was fouled by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before the German produced two finishes to seal a 16th successive win

straight to your inboxOne Liverpool fan called into a national radio station to argue that Jurgen Klopp should be sacked after the weekend's defeat to Manchester City, leaving the Reds' title defence in tatters.City outplayed Liverpool in the second half, with Jurgen Klopp's side unable to exert any semblance of pressure or control after half-time.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards taunted Graeme Souness as Manchester City demolished Liverpool in a 4-1 victory that moved them 10 points clear of the defending Premier League champions with a game in hand.City produced a scintillating second-half performance, overcoming a missed Ikay Gundogan penalty to establish themselves as favourites for the Premier League title.

straight to your inboxManchester City took a giant stride towards regaining the Premier League crown on Sunday with an emphatic win over Liverpool. Pep Guardiola’s men returned from Anfield five points clear of second-placed Manchester United and 10 ahead of the current champions thanks to a 4-1 win.City also have a game in hand over their rivals and are well placed at the summit thanks to goals from Ilkay Gundogan (two), Raheem Sterling and man of the match Phil Foden.

straight to your inbox Phil Foden says Manchester City have the confidence to go on and win the Premier League title after a ruthless second half display brushed aside Liverpool on Sunday. City - and Foden - found life hard in the first half at Anfield, with Ilkay Gundogan's missed penalty looking like a wasted chance that the Blues would come to rue.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane has praised Liverpool's "cocky" midfielder, Curtis Jones, after he was recalled to face Manchester City.Jurgen Klopp has welcomed back Sadio Mane, Fabinho and Alisson Becker into his starting XI after they all missed Liverpool's midweek defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane has labelled Liverpool "bad champions" after tearing into Jurgen Klopp's side following the loss to Manchester City. The reigning champions were beaten 4-1 by the league leaders at Anfield leaving Liverpool 10 points behind City with a game in hand.

direct to your inboxIlkay Gundogan joked he was playing the wrong kind of football when he blazed his penalty over the bar for Manchester City at Liverpool.In a tense first half, Gundogan had the chance to give City the lead against the run of play from the penalty spot at Anfield.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden got the seal of approval from football’s finest after a stunning Manchester City showing away to Liverpool.Foden was the star of the show as City ran out 4-1 winners at Anfield to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inboxOne of Manchester City's tactics during their Premier League clash with Liverpool caused a disagreement between Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. When conceding a free kick within shooting range, City opted to have a player lying down behind the defensive wall in a bid to prevent the ball going underneath the wall as they jumped in the air.

straight to your inboxManchester City travel to Liverpool in a game that could put them in full control of the Premier League title race - or throw it wide open again.City are two points clear of Manchester United in second after Everton stole a late point at Old Trafford, with the Blues holding two games in hand over their rivals.

straight to your inboxManchester City's preparations for Anfield last season could not have been more chaotic.With Aymeric Laporte already ruled out for the game and no central defenders filling his shoes, Ederson pulled up in the Champions League encounter with Atalanta three days before to mean Pep Guardiola had to use a back five including Claudio Bravo and Angelino as well as Fernandinho out of position.The landscape could not be more different for Sunday's encounter.