Liverpool face big question after Man City ruthlessly expose major flaw

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. The Iraola Invincibles are no more. As Rayan Cherki’s impudently brilliant goal ensured that Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan remain the only two permanent Liverpool managers to go unbeaten in their first six league games in charge, a longer undefeated run was ended. Andoni Iraola had not tasted defeat in anything since a penalty shootout at Newcastle nine months ago, and not within 90 minutes since the third day of the year.