When Liverpool splurged nearly half-a-billion pounds in the summer, perceived wisdom had it that Slot’s machine would hit the jackpot and retain their Premier League crown. Foden & Cherki - could the rest of City's team be jumping for joy in 2026?   As title defences go, it’s been a million miles away from a walk in the Stanley Park, a situation splendidly epitomised by the Pharoah of Formby claiming he’d been thrown under the bus – an analogy sure to resonate with a fan bas

As he enters his ninth and – as things stand – final season at the Etihad, what could possibly tempt Pep Guardiola to extend his time at...