Week 21 of the English Premier League sees manchester City close the gap to four points after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the top of the table clash at The Etihad.

12-months ago, unbeatable Manchester City waltzed into Anfield with a cocky stride in their step and left suffering their first defeat of the season.

Press the fast-forward button on the Betamax of life, and this time unbeatable Liverpool waltzed into The Etihad with a cocky stride in their step and left suffering their first defeat of the season.

It’s been a tumultuous Christmas period for both clubs, with Liverpool, the benefactor of a 12-point swing that saw them start the most exciting clash of the season thus far with a seven-point gap at the top with City nestled in third.