Dark cloud looms over Premier League, Manchester City as action resumes

The English Premier League resumes this weekend after a hiatus due to the most recent FIFA international window — but although clubs have only been off for three weeks, the landscape has radically changed since a ball was last kicked. Manchester City was the talk of the Premier League prior to the break thanks to its perfect 5-0 start to the season, which included a win over bitter rival Manchester United at Old Trafford. Now, Man City remains the major talking point, but for completely different reasons. Sunday’s contest between Manchester City and Liverpool at Anfield will be the Blues’…