It's been another action-packed weekend in the Premier League. Tom Carnduff looks at the main talking points.
Højbjerg shines once again
Tottenham returned to winning ways as they beat Leeds 3-0 in the early kick-off. Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Toby Alderweireld were all on the scoresheet for the hosts.
It brought an end to a four-game winless run in the Premier League for Jose Mourinho's men, who moved back into the top-four and sit four points off Liverpool at the top.
Kane and Son both put in solid performances and connected again for the second, a theme that was missing in recent weeks, but it was yet another good display for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg in midfield that really caught the eye; his presence was evident as Leeds continued to play with an attacking style with the aim of finding the net.
Give Leeds a break
What now for Sheffield United?
Seventeen games, 15 defeats, two points. Sheffield United's miserable season continued at Selhurst Park with Jeffrey Schlupp and Eberechi Eze on target in a 2-0 victory for Crystal Palace.
They already sit 11 points off safety as we approach the halfway point. This isn't poor early-season form, this is becoming a disastrous campaign which isn't showing any signs of improving; this is a squad that is struggling through with limited numbers.
All eyes will be on their transfer activity and where they go. You never want to use the term 'accept your fate' because there is still plenty of football to be played, but will expensive loan deals be the right approach during this window? Will it actually provide an effective short-term solution or will they still go down and have paid out more in doing so?
The Blades are sliding back into the Sky Bet Championship. They may have the Premier League tag currently but they are a second-tier side in all but name, 1/20 in the odds to go down, and that should be the thinking when they approach a market already encased in uncertainty given the current financial situation.
Gambling on big wages for an out-of-favour player from elsewhere offers nothing further down the line. Despite their current position, the signings during the last transfer window will have a bigger impact in the future. Jayden Bogle (20), Rhian Brewster (20), Aaron Ramsdale (22), Max Lowe (23) and Oli Burke (23) are all youthful recruits who should ensure the Blades don't slide further down the English football pyramid and are in fact well placed to make a quick return to the top of it.
To simply rip up that approach for a throw of the dice on survival will do more harm than good. It's not usually a window for planning for the future; it's usually one that brings panic signings. The Blades need to ensure they don't get drawn into that.
Unexpected thriller at the Amex
Odds correct at 1920 GMT (02/01/21)
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