Man City again prove they have plenty of character despite leaving door open for Liverpool

Manchester City's 2-2 draw with West Ham on Sunday can be viewed from two different perspectives, depending on whether you're a glass half-full or half-empty kind of person.

On one hand, Riyad Mahrez wasted a late penalty that would have won City the game and left them needing just a point on the final day to clinch a fourth Premier League title in five seasons. Now, City will have to prepare for a tense must-win final game against Aston Villa.

On the other, City fought back from a two-goal half-time deficit to earn what could prove to be a crucial point. Pep Guardiola's side were poor in the first half, but they didn't let their struggles set the tone for the rest of the afternoon.

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The latter, more optimistic viewpoint leads nicely into the recent discourse surrounding the character of this City side. In fighting back at the London Stadium, the Blues showed - for the umpteenth time this season - that anyone who claims that City lack character, big personalities or leaders simply doesn't know what they're talking about.

One such person is Patrice Evra. Last weekend the former Manchester United defender launched an extraordinary attack on Guardiola and his players in the wake of City's dramatic exit from the Champions League.

"Manchester City need leaders, but Pep Guardiola doesn't want leaders," the Frenchman said while appearing on Amazon Prime Sport. "He doesn't want personality. He's the leader. That's why when they're in trouble they don't want to. They don't have anyone on the pitch to help them."

Of course, nobody associated with City has taken Evra seriously - and why would they? Firstly, the idea that a squad