Visting the league’s only team on a perfect record might worry some players, but not Alex Grimaldo, who curled home coolly from an early free kick. Indeed, Halfman struggled to find their rhythm in a stumbling performance; in perhaps their brightest spot, Aubameyang ought to have equalised after sailing through the defence just after the break. Maychester were far from eye-catching going forward but their defence were sturdy and alert throughout, delivering a very valuable victory and allowing the Pigs to hold onto their newfound position at the top of the table. How Rodgers reacts to this will be fascinating.

By Helen Anenome