Sport thrives on competition, drama and uncertainty. The English Premier League markets itself around the world based on these qualities but it is in danger of losing its competitive spirit. The reason? The gap between the big clubs and the rest is getting wider.
On Sunday Manchester City beat Southampton 6-1. There was nothing remarkable about the result, that's what we're increasingly coming to expect from City these days, especially at home. They beat Huddersfield by the same score earlier in the season; they've won 5-0 against Cardiff and Burnley.
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