One of the biggest criticisms of former England boss Gareth Southgate was the Alexander-Arnold midfield experiment he initially implemented during the European Championships last summer. That move came with many questioning whether he could rely on the Liverpool man at right-back, and his decision was telling.

The title procession can begin. Eleven points clear with 12 games left for their nearest rivals, Liverpool aren't going to let this slip now. On the basis of this authoritative 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium,