We have been waiting for the Menace to deliver a mature attacking performance all season; when it finally arrived, it was a delight to watch. Pulisic was in cracking form and he opened it up after picking up a pass from Sancho in space on the right of the area. Sancho himself ran the show, bagging two goals of his own – opening his account for the season – after the break against a Ducks team who seemed frankly uninterested. Le Roy’s men have now lost to both of the league’s least prolific teams, and it infuriated the board so much that he was immediately dismissed. The sack race is won!

By Olympia Kostkovich

A corker at Weaselfell! The Cocks looked up for it at the start and their energetic performance was rewarded when a classy Foden pass set up Maddison. Weasels reacted through diminutive winger Castagne’s header at the back post, though, and then edged in front with a Firmino header. But not even a straight red for Arthur on the stroke of half-time deterred the BBC and they pressed on, finally seeing Godin bundle home a header to equalise. It looked like it would end in a very reasonable tie but Lambert changed up to 3-4-3 once again and Zapata, on a rare start, clinched the tie with a stunning mid-air volley. And, incredibly, the Brigstock board decided that this was unacceptable, calling time on Ferguson’s comeback to top-level management.

By Truck Shepard

Nobody saw this coming! Lukaku bagged yet another goal to break the deadlock on 37 minutes, but the visitors looked dangerous on the break – particularly Wilson, who has performed so well in a thankless role all season. It was he who struck on the counter just before half-time, although the hosts immediately fired back at the other end through Willian. But Bruce’s men kept going, eventually pushing even Manquillo far enough forward to equalise, before the superlative Wilson fired powerfully across the face of goal to deliver an extraordinary victory. What a vindication for a side who have struggled to stay competitive lately. Meanwhile, given the events of the previous day, Ancelotti will settle for keeping his job.

By Ingrid Zipline

Los Hijos continue to grow in stature and here they struck a commanding victory against a La Ball side who seemed reluctant to engage. Mane was the talisman(e), the second of his goals particularly delightful as he nipped away from his marker to blast home a crisp volley. Galtier has thoroughly failed to build on that famous 7-2 win, it seems.

By Norman ‘Sir Dicksalot’ Glass

Coming into this game after Friday’s bloodbath, all Pekerman really wanted from Allegri here was the title held by he: a manager in stable employment. Kane got Nilwall on their way with a confident first-half strike but, when Aspas was brought down in the box after the break, the Englishman was denied a second by Ter Stegen. Emboldened, the MiB evened it up through Cavani. In truth, neither side were especially creative or clinical here, something which will inevitably disappoint the Mancs more than their struggling opponents, but Big Pek survives yet another week.

By Ed Byrne’s evil doppelganger

Ismaily proved once again why Ice won’t be climbing out of the bin any time soon with another goal for the Pigs, finishing off Modric’s searching free kick early on. But, as is so often the case, Coutinho was at the heart of Halfman’s best work, and his sheer willpower turned around the game with two goals. The second was a particular beauty, picking up a clearance from a corner and rounding a defender for a thumping shot past Courtois. Another wasted opportunity for Inzaghi’s side, but great evidence from the visitors that they are entirely capable of finishing games on their terms.

By Listerine McPhee

Not ones to be upset when the Pigs offer them some breathing room, Farcelona started confidently and had Suarez poke home from close range within three minutes. But they were not as dominant as they often are. For a long time, it looked like Martyrs’ unwillingness to shoot in directions other than directly at the goalkeeper was rearing its ugly head again but, when Barella missed another penalty, Taison decided that enough was enough. His confident finish midway through the second half set up a showstopper conclusion – and Klopp’s men would have taken it all if Kompany hadn’t pointlessly interfered with a goal and had it ruled out by VAR. Not the best of either of these teams but it at least prevents Farcelona’s lead from getting completely out of hand.

By the holy spirit

If the test of potential champions is to grind out a game when you are below your best, then it’s a test that Maychester have passed. In an unvarnished, chance-light battle, the hosts took a first-half lead through Ronaldo when Vardy knocked down Pepe in the penalty area, and it held. Neither team looked comfortable or fluent and both racked up plenty of fouls. Billed as a clash between titans in the form of Ronaldo and Messi, it’s questionable whether those who attended it will consider it money well spent.

By Alacrity Jones

Arbor Red have played better football this season and lost, but Cers were entirely average here and can have no complaints. Perisic, lively once again (if at fault for an earlier Phillips goal being ruled out), opened the scoring midway into the second half before burying a second just four minutes later. Bielsa’s side pushed hard for a bigger margin of victory but will settle for this, whereas questions surely must be asked about Luis Enrique’s title defence.

By ‘Stompy’ Carl Harvester