For a short while at least, Manchester City resumed their position at the head of the table. That was until the Scousers eased past Chelsea to restore their position albeit having played a game more.
For City it was a visit to bogey team Crystal Palace with their tight-knit stadium and the full-on noise and support that their fans give their team.
City knew the importance of this and every other Premier League fixture and they have to work out a way to overcome tricky opponents, especially as they have to negotiate Tottenham and Stretford over the next 10 days or so, while the Scousers enjoy whipping the likes of Huddersfield and Cardiff.