12 months ago , it was Man City who reeled in Man United to win the league . Now , the boot is on the other foot as Reds hunt fourth place . The gap currently stands at four points but City are in freefall . Derby loss to Liverpool has increased the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini . Man United , by contrast , may have come good at the perfect moment . Missing out on Champions League is unthinkable for both clubs .
12 months ago , it was Man City who reeled in Liverpool to win the league . Now , the boot is on the other foot as Reds hunt fourth place . The gap currently stands at four points but City are in freefall . Derby loss to Man United has increased the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini . Liverpool , by contrast , may have come good at the perfect moment . Missing out on Champions League is unthinkable for both clubs .