Manchester City were forced to confront defensive frailties after defeat at Norwich, while Liverpool are coming to terms with continued away day woes.
After a week which has threatened to turn the Premier League’s established order on its head, the two pace-setters will hope that normal service is resumed this weekend.
In a programme which includes plenty of potentially pivotal action further down the table, the PA News Agency picks out five highlights:
Away day woes tarnish Liverpool’s title challenge
Defensive issues call for clever City solutions
Leicester intent on taking Tottenham’s top six stake
Pukki and co ready for Turf Moor test
Magpies hoping Carroll can sing same song on return
