The only certainty with money is impatience

THE two Italian coaches new to the Premier League must be baffled by how much attention can be focused on a handshake that might never happen but that’s how it is in English football at the moment.

The first public meeting between John Terry and Wayne Bridge may dominate the media agenda in this lunchtime’s clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, but for both teams there are more important issues at stake.

Chelsea are one point clear at the top of the table and, with Manchester United playing at Wolves this afternoon, can little afford to drop points, while pressure is building on City boss Roberto Mancini after two wins in their last eight matches amid reports of dressing-room unrest.