Leicester City’s meek defeat at Old Trafford last weekend seemed to suggest the Big Six didn’t have as much to worry about as first thought, but neutrals can take comfort from a string of results that hint at a significant shuffling of the pack come May.
It was Leicester who impressed most, their 2-1 win against Tottenham a sign that their performance against Manchester United was just a blip. James Maddison put in his best display of the season in front of Gareth Southgate, a couple of mazy runs through the Spurs defence showing a more direct and assertive side to his game. Some poor decision-making in recent matches had seen his progress stall – but an emphatic winner on Saturday ought to set that straight.