Pep Guardiola's 'nightmare', James Maddison responds to criticism and Matheus Cunha prepares for 'huge interest': talkSPORT winners and losers
With the November international break in the rearview, the Premier League returned with a vengeance.
It seems like the race for the top four takes a new turn with each passing week and Saturday's action was no different.
The result of the day easily belonged to Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham team as they thrashed Manchester City at the Etihad.
It was the first time in Pep Guardiola's managerial career that he lost five consecutive games, as James Maddison, Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson scored in the 4-0 beating.
Chelsea easily beat Leicester City 2-1, although former Watford striker Troy Deeney believed The Blues make a glaring mistake preventing them from being a legitimate title contender.
Ethan Nwaneri became Arsenal Second youngest goalscorer in the Premier League in the Gunners' 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Brentford's defensive unit will be a happy camp as they held out a brave 0-0 draw against Everton despite being down to 10 men in the 41st minute.
The goalless result marked the Bees' first clean sheet of the season and Brentford manager Thomas Frank hopes it is a trend they can continue in the future.
Aston Villa twice had to come from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw against lowly Crystal Palace, with Eagles goalkeeper Dean Henderson saving a Youri Tielemans penalty in the first half.
Wolves manager Gary O'Neil earned a reprieve when his side thrashed Fulham 4-1 at Craven Cottage, while Brighton continued their impressive form this season with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Here, talkSPORT duo Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy reveal their winners and losers from Saturday's action in the game day call-in!
Winners
Matheus Cunha
The Brazilian striker is back on the list after his impressive performance against Fulham.
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The 25-year-old scored twice for Wolves, helping Gary O'Neil's side to a much-needed 4-1 win at Craven Cottage.
“The best, the best player. He's in again,” O'Hara said.
Cundy continued: “This is a player some of the big boys will be looking at seriously.
“He's fast, direct, he scores goals. He was excellent today.
Fabian Hurzeler
Brighton picked up three big points after beating Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.
Although they finished the game with 10 men, the Seagulls remain strong in the Premier League.
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“Fifth in the standings, another great result,” said O'Hara. “They have 22 points and are flying.
Cundy added: “They're not going anywhere, man. They're here to stay. They're going to be a pain.”
“Only time will tell if they will have enough to last between now and the end of the season. But I have to give them credit. To be there, right now, in and between the Champions League places, they are a team and a club of football that over the last five years have steadily moved in the right direction.
“Potter started, De Zerbi took over and made them move forward. And now Hurzeler has done exactly the same job. All the coaches seem to make them move forward again.
“The recruitment of Bloom and everyone at Brighton, both on the field and in the dugout, is nothing short of extraordinary.”
James Maddison
The Tottenham midfielder was the star of the show in a shock 4-0 victory over Man City at the Etihad Stadium.
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“Today he scored two and answered his critics,” O'Hara said.
“He's been under a bit of pressure, he lost his place in the England team, he hasn't played, he's been dragged in week after week.
“But he's had a great performance so far. Regardless of how this game ends, he deserves to be there.”
“Last year was difficult,” Cundy adds. “I was injured against Chelsea a year ago and I really had to fight to get back to fitness.
“Two goals won't do him any harm, so congratulations.”
Losers
pep guardiola
While Maddison was the star, Guardiola will be left licking his wounds after another Premier League defeat.
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Manchester City's defeat means they are five points off the top, having played one more game than Liverpool, who face Southampton on Sunday.
O'Hara said, “Five in a row. He's got to be on the loser's list. They're having a nightmare!”
“They're going through a terrible, terrible time,” Cundy continued.
“I know they have injuries. But nobody is going to feel sorry for City. Nobody.
“Kovacic is out, I understand that. When they get everyone back, we will know that City are a force to be reckoned with.”
Everton
While Sean Dyche's side were dominant against Brentford, they were unable to get over the line.
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Everton had 27 shots and 60 per cent possession but only managed five on target, leading to a 0-0 draw with the 10-man Bees on a frustrating afternoon.
O'Hara said: “27 shots, less than 10 men against Brentford and they still can't score.
“You can't hit a barn door. Seriously, I could put a goat in front of it and it would score. Seriously, it's embarrassing.”
“They just exist. They don't live, they just exist. They have to get in there,” Cundy added.
Tom Brady
Perhaps a little harshly, O'Hara named the NFL legend as one of his losers following a poor result for Birmingham City.
While sitting in fourth place in League One with several games in hand, the Blues shareholder came under fire from the former Tottenham star.
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O'Hara said: “Birmingham, flying high, doing well. They only lost one game before this.
They played Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, who are ranked 23. What could go wrong?
“I tell you what can go wrong. Shrewsbury can beat them. It's a bad day at the office. But if you have to accept the plaudits from Tom Brady, you have to accept the criticism. You're a loser!”
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