Guardian - Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City's transfer activity over the next five days will shape their defence of the Premier League title, after the champions escaped with a fortunate draw at Liverpool.
City required an 80th-minute equaliser by Carlos Tevez to rescue a point at Anfield, the Argentina striker having received a gift from the Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel for his 100th goal in English football. Skrtel and Luis Suárez had twice given Liverpool the lead in Brendan Rodgers's first home league game as manager, as the Anfield club responded impressively to their calamitous opening day at West Bromwich Albion.
