There appear to be mixed messages coming from the other end of the M62, providing a golden opportunity for Liverpool to snatch back their Champions League spot
13 months on since Erik ten Hag's famous 'eras come to an end' quip, the red half of Manchester have had some success to shout about - Carabao Cup victory, qualification for Europe's premier competition at the expense of Liverpool, no less.
However a lesson that has been best taught by their bitter rivals, Manchester City, is it's not so much about what you do when reaching a milestone, more so how fast the next step is taken.
