There is little chance of Manchester City going away. A win that ended in total comfort ticked most of the relevant boxes for Pep Guardiola, the outcome effectively sealed by the hour and ensuring legs could be rested before Bayern Munich pitch up at the Etihad on Tuesday.
More pertinently to the task in hand, they can now look on from a position of strength as Arsenal attempt to banish their Anfield hoodoo. Should their title rivals drop points, the outcome of the race will be placed in City’s hands.
