TALKING POINTS: City humbled by Liverpool, Arsenal and Man Utd triumph, Saints struggle

Liverpool shocked Manchester City 2-1 and handed Manuel Pellegrini a massive setback in the race for the title.

City have now won only three of their last eight league games.

Arsenal bounced back from a humiliating loss to Monaco in the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Everton.

The Gunners now trail City by just four points.

Manchester United also remain in the top four after seeing off Sunderland.

A double from Wayne Rooney saw United take all three points against the Black Cats after Wes Brown was sent off.

Southampton took a backward step after losing to a resurgent West Brom.

The Saints have now failed to score in any of their last three matches.