Manchester City finally return to action on Sunday afternoon following an international break that has been a maelstrom of off-the-pitch change and speculation over the future of key figures at the club. Txiki Begiristain’s forthcoming retirement was announced, with Hugo Viana quickly confirmed as his successor, while Pep Guardiola’s future has been a key talking point over the past fortnight. City fans, therefore, will be delighted to see their team return to action as their side sets about dislodging Liverpool from the top of the Premier League table. Guardiola’s side were made to work hard …