On Thursday 2nd, of July, Manchester City reacted with a vengeance to being dethroned as Premier League champions by Liverpool to thrash the Reds 4-0. and had sent a warning shot of their intentions to take the title back next season as Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Phil Fodder all struck before half-time to inflict just Liverpool’s third league defeat in 71 games.
Alex Ox-lade-Chamberlain’s own goal rounded off a miserable night for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who could have conceded many more in the second half. The gap at the top of the table between both remains 20 points, but Liverpool’s charge to better a series of records set by City two seasons ago was stalled on a chastening night for the champions.
