Manchester City must overcome defensive frailties

The game that settled the 2019-20 Premier League title was a microcosm of the season. Manchester City played some extraordinary possession football. They moved the ball around in mesmerising patterns. At times, particularly in the opening quarter of the game, there was a sense of greatness about them, such that the thought Liverpool had a lead of more than 20 points felt vaguely incredible. And then Chelsea broke, Benjamin Mendy dived in and Christian Pulisic scored.

That’s the way it was all