Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has played down reports of a half-time argument between Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho during the 2-1 defeat by Liverpool last month. The Chilean added that a "discussion" between the pair had not affected morale in the dressing room.

He said: "There is not any problem. There was a normal scene, nothing important. It is not important to talk about what happened 20 days ago.

"The squad is absolutely together."