The debate over which of Liverpool or Manchester City are superior at full strength will continue for some time yet but the Reds are beginning to make an irresistible case for possessing the better squad.
Liverpool's hunt for four major trophies is still alive with a 3-2 FA Cup semifinal win at Wembley on Saturday as a result of Liverpool's greater strength in depth. Manchester City undoubtedly had the harder Champions League quarterfinal engagement in midweek -- Liverpool had the luxury of a two-goal advantage heading into their second leg at home against Benfica while Pep Guardiola's side travelled to Atletico Madrid with their tie firmly in the balance -- and City were unable to hide their scars.