As much as footballers and managers say they’re focusing on themselves, I can guarantee after the West Ham draw the players were thinking: ‘That’s it, City go top on Wednesday’
Manchester City top the table again, for the first time since they lost against Chelsea two months ago. Now we will see what kind of psychological impact Liverpool feel from seeing themselves in second after missing the chance to go seven points clear only last week. How quickly things can change in football.
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Sometimes it’s easier to chase a title than it is to lead. It can be more problematic to be the pacemakers, as Liverpool have shown over the past fortnight
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