Blue moon now rising over Anfield

In a title race which has been billed as the heavy metal football of Liverpool against the melodious harmonies of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola’s side proved they can crank up the amps when they really need to - and the Etihad maestros must surely now be favourites to be crowned champions.

Make no mistake, City were tested to the very full at Old Trafford in a feisty, aggressive and competitive Manchester derby which forced Guardiola’s men to show the kind of characteristics they don’t normally have to channel.