Alexis Mac Allister has reached a decision on whether or not to join Manchester City after being ‘offered’ to the club, and the stance Liverpool have adopted on the Argentine leaves them open to humiliation.

Two Premier League games played, two wins. There will be much sterner tests to come, but the early signs are encouraging

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Crystal Palace vs. Man City picks in an English Premier League match on Friday

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called Sunday’s Premier League clash with leaders Arsenal a final, saying defeat would effectively end his side’s title hopes ahead of the much-anticipated showdown at the Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has decided to join Manchester City, and all parties are now in talks to reach an agreement. The 27-year-old has decided against a move to Tottenham Hotspur and wants to complete a move to the Etihad. The Netherlands international started and provided an assist in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Alan Ball was the City manager at the time, having spent the previous season in charge at Southampton, famously building his team around Matt Le Tissier, instructing his side to 'Just the ball to Le Tissier.' So was that similar with Kinkladze at City?