'Tortured Man United have inferiority complex' — how national media reacted to Liverpool rout

Michael Owen agrees with Jurgen Klopp that the title race is not over, but accepts Liverpool's draw against Tottenham was a bitter blow to their chances. Manchester City were offered an advantage in their pursuit for a fourth Premier League crown in five seasons without even kicking a ball on Saturday afternoon.

Phil Neville has claimed that if Manchester United can improve the structure of the club and allow Erik ten Hag to make some quality signings in the summer, the club could be just 12 months away from challenging Manchester City and Liverpool for the Premier League title.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s successful penalty against Brentford on Monday night means he has scored in four consecutive league matches for the first time this season.

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan insists every game is a "final" as title race with Liverpool further intensified on Saturday following wins for each team.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admits he does not feel sorry for Ralf Rangnick as the Manchester United interim manager continues to live out a lifelong dream at Old Trafford. Rangnick stepped into the breach when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November and is set to remain in post until the end of this season.

On Saturday Manchester City will make the short trip across the Pennines to face Leeds United, as the Premier League title race enters its final stages.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has shared the bizarre advice Ralf Rangnick once gave him as a player, as the two German coaches prepare for their first meeting in the dugout on Thursday night. Before an injury cut short his playing career, Tuchel spent 18 months under the now Manchester United interim boss at SSV Ulm.

Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City aces that they need to win six in a row to take a fourth Premier League title in five years - and anything less will hand it to Liverpool. The Blues reclaimed top spot by beating Brighton 3-0, just 24 hours after Liverpool's 4-0 hammering of Manchester United had seen them leapfrog into top spot.

Liverpool sensation Mo Salah has remained level-headed in his assessment of the title race despite his team's 4-0 destruction of Manchester United on Tuesday evening.

Chris Sutton has taken aim at Manchester United player Jesse Lingard for a decision he labels as symbolic for the ongoing issues at Old Trafford and beyond. Lingard was omitted from the starting XI for tonight's Premier League showdown with Liverpool - but soon found himself thrust into action.

Manchester City and Liverpool are both lauded for their attacking play, with Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp each having incredible attacking players at their disposal. But while the prowess of Premier League top goalscorer Mohamed Salah and prolific midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is remarkable, the title race will likely be decided by the ability to stop goals rather than score them.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has admitted he was expecting Ederson to start for Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final.

The Premier League title is still up for grabs after the two main contenders squared off at the Etihad on Sunday. Liverpool twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw with Manchester City to remain a point behind the Blues at the top of the table with seven games to go.

Kevin De Bruyne says Manchester City cannot expect to win all of their remaining Premier League fixtures - even if doing so guarantees them the title after the entertaining draw with Liverpool.

Manchester United fans were left thinking what could have been as they watched Manchester City's clash with Liverpool on Sunday.

Roberto Firmino has dealt Liverpool a late selection concern for the impending Premier League contest with title rivals Manchester City. The 30-year-old came off the bench for the Reds during the Champions League win against Benfica on Tuesday night.