Manchester City obsess over projection while neglecting fundamentals | Jonathan Liew

The champions are increasingly concerned with how things are portrayed and the basics appear to be an afterthought Still, at least Manchester City can now concentrate on the Ballon d'Or. There was a lavish celebration for the world's best player before this game: the word RODRI illuminated in giant letters on the pitch like a Vegas cabaret show, City's injured midfield linchpin holding his trophy aloft as fireworks lit the night sky. The tailoring was immaculate; the audiovisuals impressive; the...