In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer reflect on Manchester City's poor performance against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
They discuss how the odds for the Champions League Final have changed as a result of the loss, look ahead to the Blues' clash at Newcastle on Friday, preview United's home clash against Leicester on Tuesday, and reflect on the Challenge Cup results from the weekend.
Deniz prepares for Co-op Live return
Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz makes the long-awaited return to the ring this weekend, as he looks to extend his unblemished pro record to 15 wins.
Bloods victorious in all-Tameside clash
Tuesday night saw Ashton United pass up on the chance to set up an all-Ashton Manchester Premier Cup Final, with Tameside neighbours Droylsden picking up a shock semi-final victory at Hurst Cross.
United View: Reds held on South Coast
Manchester United go into the final international break of the season sitting in third, with a favourable distance between them and fifth place.
City Watch: O'Reilly shines at Blues win at Wembley
Following their loss at home to Real Madrid last week, knocking them out of the Champions League, Manchester City faced arguably a tougher test against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday.
