Manchester City have denied reports of an ugly halftime bust-up between Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho during defeat to Liverpool. Both were omitted from the starting XI for the following match against Leicester.

But City say the row had nothing to do with Manuel Pellegrini's selection and the warring duo could be back in the line-up for Saturday's match at Burnley, says the Daily Mail.

City are understood to be happy that there is no lingering animosity, believe the row was over as quickly as it started and are of the opinion that it was similar to disagreements that happen on a regular basis in dressing rooms across the country.