Career in Pictures: Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

Title Deciding Win?

Although it was played down in the build-up, Guardiola knew that failing to beat Liverpool in January would give his side a mountain to climb if they wanted to retain their crown.

Seven points behind the rampant Reds after two defeats against Crystal Palace and Leicester City over Christmas, the pressure was firmly on City at the Etihad.

And in what was a high-quality Premier League encounter, the Cityzens came out 2-1 winners thanks to Leroy Sane’s second half winner.

We don’t yet know whether this is a defining moment in this season’s title race but it certainly feels like it will have a big part to play.