Just 58 days ago, Manchester City were 14 points clear of Liverpool in the title race.
By Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola’s lead could be down to a single point after a night of frustration and near misses at Selhurst Park.
Twice City hit the post, a lick of paint denying Joao Cancelo and then Kevin De Bruyne as Guardiola was left holding his had in his hands on the touchline.