Charging Liverpool challenge Man City to prove their greatness

However, the City boss has also been keen to reiterate just how good his own side are, despite their recent blip.

Until mid-December City were heavy favourites to back up a record 100-point season that saw them compared to the greatest sides English football has seen with another significant landmark of becoming the first side in a decade to retain the Premier League.

Consistent success is the mark of a truly great side and if City should reel in a Liverpool side seemingly hell bent on making history, that is a tag they will deserve.