Liverpool's win over Manchester United this week had no impact on Manchester City's preparations vs Brighton, Riyad Mahrez insists.
With a point separating the two sides at the top of the table, either side can put pressure on the other if they play first in a Premier League gameweek. For Liverpool, playing before City sends them top of the table as it did following their win against United. For City, like this weekend, they can set up a four point gap before Liverpool's derby with Everton.
Following that, though, Liverpool play before City for two of the three other scheduled fixtures, with both sides having one outstanding fixture to rearrange and the final day fixtures all played concurrently. Even though Liverpool could claim an advantage with the schedule, Mahrez says City simply aren't focussing on anyone but themselves.
