Fast-forward to now, and although not over yet, Man City's title defense is becoming more and more difficult. Nobody could have foreseen the champions' recent capitulation, the 4-0 loss to Tottenham at home,

Liverpool news as Pep Guardiola survives nightmare Manchester City scenario but still remains on the brink of a ban

Pep Guardiola said hopes of a fifth successive Premier League title will be over if Manchester City lose at Liverpool next week after his “fragile” side suffered a fifth defeat in a row. City were comprehensively beaten by Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium,