Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City are seeking to extend their remarkable winning run, while reigning champions Liverpool take on Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the major talking points ahead of seven midweek fixtures in the top flight. City slickersAfter a slow start to the season, relentless Manchester City appear to have the title sewn up as they close in on the Premier League record for consecutive wins. Victory over high-flying West Ham at the weekend was City’s 14th in succession in the league and 20th in all competitions to leave them 12 points ahead of rivals Manchester United. Champions League chasersAnother twist in the bout for the top 4 pic.twitter.com/SQ3NyfWbdr — Premier League (@premierleague) February 28, 2021Liverpool’s dramatic fall from grace means that Champions League qualification is already the realistic extent of their ambitions.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2021 13:07 UTC