'Twisted the knife' - National media verdict on Man City brilliance and Liverpool failings

straight to your inboxAymeric Laporte was not impressed with VAR after Manchester City's win over Wolves, despite the Blues' late flurry of goals to secure a record-equalling win.City have matched their club record for 28 games unbeaten, and are on a run of 21 wins in succession to move 15 points clear in the Premier League.However, Laporte, recalled to the starting line up, still wasn't happy after the match - as he felt the decision to overrule his first half effort for offside was

straight to your inbox"It was one of the worst feelings I’ve experienced coming away from a football ground."That's not the memory you'd expect from someone who had a golden ticket for one of the greatest moments in Manchester City's history.But as Sergio Aguero was cartwheeling away, shirt waving above his head, 45,000 City fans going crazy as the Premier League trophy was snatched from Manchester United's waiting hands, some fans had done the unthinkable. They'd left early.For those Blues,

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United comfortably reached the Europa League round of 16 after a goalless draw with Real Sociedad in their second leg on Thursday night. United's scintillating 4-0 victory last week was enough to hand them an unassailable lead that was only briefly threatened by Sociedad at Old Trafford.

straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi has praised former Manchester City teammate John Stones for resurrecting his career at the Etihad.Otamendi left City in the summer, moving to Benfica as part of the deal that saw Ruben Dias join the Blues for a club record fee.The Argentine was a key figure for City during his time at the club, but like Stones, struggled to step up and fill the void left when Vincent Kompany departed.Now, with Otamendi a regular in Portugal and Dias instantly transforming

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United returned to winning ways in the Premier League after beating Newcastle United 3-1 on Sunday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side had drawn their previous two games with Everton and West Brom, allowing Manchester City to extend their lead at the top of the table. United sit 10 points adrift of their neighbours with the same number of matches played, making their clash at the Etihad Stadium on March 7 all the more important.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United slumped to a frustrating 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon, falling seven points off Manchester City's Premier League title pace.City also have a game in hand against Everton in midweek, only adding further assurance that United's title hopes are hanging by a thread.United started the game on the wrong foot, Victor Lindelof failing to deal with Mbaye Diagne as the bustling West Brom forward nodded home the opening

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United had to rely on extra-time to make it through to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday evening as they beat West Ham 1-0.Scott McTominay's goal in the first half of extra-time proved the difference in a game low on chances.Here is how the national media reported the game, which saw manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rotate his XI during a busy fixture period.'Telles takes opportunity'The BBC's Simon Stone wrote: "A £13.6m summer deadline-day

direct to your inboxAlan Shearer was feeling vindicated over recent comments he made about Phil Foden following the Manchester City star's performance against Liverpool.Foden produced a highly impressive display as City beat the reigning champions 4-1 at Anfield on Sunday.

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 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 inbox every day for freeManchester United were held to a draw as Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck deep into injury-time to earn Everton a last-gasp point at Old Trafford last night. United looked set to hold on for a 3-2 win before Calvert-Lewin latched onto Michael Keane’s flick on from a free-kick to beat David De Gea in the 94th minute to make it 3-3.

straight to your inboxPatrick de Paula has been labelled as a potential successor to Fernandinho at Manchester City, but could also be transformed into a bullish centre-half in the future.That is according to South American football expert Tim Vickery, who compared the Palmeiras midfielder to RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano thanks to their similar styles of play.Brazilian outlet UOL have reported that City were in attendance at last week's Copa Libertadores final, which Palmeiras won thanks to a

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola will send his Manchester City team into battle at Anfield seeking the win he feels could deliver a serious blow to defending champions Liverpool.The Blues boss, normally so cautious in looking ahead, admitted it would be an “important” step in the pursuit of the Premier League title if they could open up a ten-point gap to reigning champions Liverpool.City have not won on the red side of Merseyside since 2003, and Anfield remains the only Premier League