LONDON: This season’s Premier League race has been touted as one of the most open in years but Manchester City have quietly moved through the gears and are threatening to pull away from the pack.
Pep Guardiola’s men, who have won their past seven league games, host Manchester United’s midweek conquerors Sheffield United on Saturday, hoping lightning cannot strike twice.
United, their closest challengers, face a tricky trip away to rejuvenated Arsenal while Liverpool travel to high-flying West Ham.
AFP Sport looks at some of the main talking points ahead of the weekend action in the English top-flight.
United seek away-day comforts
Manchester United hoped to be travelling to the Emirates as Premier League leaders before their shock defeat to…
