It looked like Allegri’s job security would be plummeting further as the Pigs quickly set up shop to hammer their hosts, taking the lead through Alexander-Arnold and dominating play. But the Mancs equalised through their first effort on goal, a Di Maria finish from a free kick on half an hour, and set about freezin’ all the flack in a fine defensive performance. Their doggedness was rewarded with a thumping late header from Saul that turned the stats on their heads. Max will be not just relieved but delighted by this gutsy win.

By Hossem El Albuquerque

Looking tired after their cup exploits – and lamenting the loss to Fekir to a broken foot – Galtier’s side were poor here and lucky not to be punished harder by a wasteful visiting side. Arbor Red should have had more to show for their 26 shots than Immobile’s goal, which was quickly answered by Icardi against the run of play.

By Nigel Pigeonbreath

Is there no hope for this Nilwall side? Even Klopp was able to get it right against them. Goals for Top 10, De Bruyne and Church did the business here.

By Lydia Apparatus

Maychester will be thoroughly disappointed by their failure to perform against a Cers side who scored with only their third shot in the 87th actual minute (Felipe Anderson, with his first of the season). Deschamps’ methods could hardly be described as eye-catching but apparently it was enough. Do Zidane’s men even want to overhaul Farcelona?

By Marcus ‘Punch Party’ Willingdon-Lang

This is how you title-challenge. Farcelona were the better team, a point they made almost immediately through a gorgeous Havertz strike and then continued to prove throughout the rest of the game. Barella even scored a penalty! The Dawgs’ three-man midfield was no match for the passing ability and clear heads at the centre of Guardiola’s machine.

By Olive Qwerty

Surreal had more opportunities on goal than they are usually afforded but, as Weasels’ predatory instinct in front of goal became more and more apparent, the visitors started to roll over. Striker Tadic plundered a hat-trick in a very dynamic performance while Neymar netted a penalty as well as a gorgeous effort to notch the fifth. The hosts were professional and confident in their destruction of the league’s whipping boys.

By Dick Crank-Johnson

The Ducks looked the better team here but the BBC made the most of their early chances and somehow took a 2-0 lead through Azpilicueta and Foden. But Thiago Larghi’s men had more about them and it eventually told. Correa pegged one back before the break before a delicious Blind assist set up Lewandowski to equalise. Os Patos pushed and pushed but Mourinho’s men held firm for a draw that doesn’t change much in the lower reaches of the table.

By Shirley Echidna

The Steven Gerrard Arena was treated to an absolute spectacle here. Halfman, as is their style, drifted in and out of good patches of performance, taking the lead in just the second minute through Partey but allowing the Geese to retake control thanks to Lukaku’s double. But Griezmann turned it on after the break with two very fine goals that proved too much for De Gea. Rodgers’s team may frustrate their fans at times but they entertained the neutrals today for sure.

By Amoeba Phillips

Los Hijos continue to solidify their position in the top half, brushing aside the young visiting side here. Zaha, increasing in confidence week by week, got them under way before Carvajal and Alonso finished the job in the second half. Flick’s men did themselves no favours here with a limp performance.

By Dr Edith Skunkwallop