Events especially the unexpected ones surrounding the Premier League over this past weekend has kept fans thrilled. Amidst the twists and fun, here are a few lessons for us.
Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead over Manchester City as the leaders clinched a dramatic win over Leicester, while the champions crashed to defeat against Wolves.
Manchester United’s problems mounted with a loss at Newcastle and Tottenham are in turmoil following their 3-0 reverse against Brighton at the early stage of the premier league.
Liverpool showed Manchester City how to grind
This was a weekend where City could realistically have hoped to close the five-point gap at the top. Instead, they end it eight points back and facing a mountain to climb to retain their title.
Not for the first time in recent weeks, Liverpool found a way to win, this time thanks to a 95th-minute penalty scored by James Milner to see off the considerable challenge of Leicester 2-1 at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp reminded his title challengers last week it is better to win eight games 1-0 than one game 8-0 after City trounced Watford by that scoreline a fortnight ago.
Man City has been hamstrung by injuries to Aymeric Laporte and John Stones, leaving their lack of center-back cover exposed.
And with Laporte not due back till the new year, the gap could even get bigger in the coming months.
Liverpool hosts the champions at Anfield on November 10 in what increasingly looks like a must-win for City.