Michael Edwards has played another transfer blinder for Liverpool, while Ruud van Nistelrooy might already be on the brink at Leicester after just ten games.
Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0, whereas Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered another blow after a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Bournemouth boosted hopes of European football next season with a 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
A day that began with Newcastle United's six-game winning league run ending with a 4-1 home drubbing by Bournemouth finished with Villa ensuring that none of the five matches resulted in home wins.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank believes Liverpool are the best team in the world right now after his side suffered a 2-0 loss at home to the Premier League leaders.
The winter break came at a good time for Liverpool - key players are returning and they are now looking up, not over their shoulders
Arne Slot relieved with Liverpool's late winning goals away at Brentford adding that the Premier League leaders 'were close to going without a win again'.
Liverpool are aiming to open up a seven-point gap at the Premier League's summit but it's currently not going to plan.Saturday's trip to Brentford has seen Arne Slot's side knocking on the door with
Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:
The Leicester fans made their feelings known towards manager Ruud van Nistelrooy when he substituted attacker Bilal el Khannouss in the second half despite being a goal down. Four minutes later, Leicester conceded again and were well on their way to their seventh Premier League on the spin.
Premier League leaders Liverpool will make the long trip south in the FA Cup fourth round after they were drawn against Championship strugglers Plymouth.Manchester United’s rewards for beating
Seven Premier League clubs moved in to round four but it was not all one-way traffic for the top-flight sides.