Two dropped points may mean little in the context of Manchester City’s yawning 14-point lead at the head of the table, but the chasing pack can at least draw comfort from the knowledge that Pep Guardiola’s side are fallible after all, writes Ian Winrow

Andy Carroll, pictured, remains a target for Alan Pardew although the Newcastle manager admits any move for the Liverpool striker will hinge on his directors finding a way to fund the deal.