The nation is heading for a second lockdown but at least we will have the Premier League to keep us entertained on those cold November days.
While the goal-fests of the early season seem to have ended, there was still plenty of entertainment over the course of the long weekend just passed.
It saw Arsenal gain their first win at Old Trafford in 14 years, Liverpool assume their familiar position at the top, Gareth Bale find the net again for Tottenham and Everton and Aston Villa slide down the table.