Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool five points clear at the top of the Premier League as the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa clinically exploited Manchester City’s defeat earlier in the day.

The Prince of Wales has defined his role as heir to the throne, saying he wants to carry out his duties with a “smaller r in the royal”.

Pep Guardiola said his injury-hit Manchester City cannot maintain a high level for 90 minutes after Brighton’s late fightback at the Amex Stadium sent them to a fourth consecutive defeat.