3 things we learned in the Premier League this weekend

As Bournemouth and Manchester City prepare to close out the 25th round of Premier League fixtures Monday, we take a look back at what happened in the English top flight over the weekend.

Another 'contender' bites the dust

Thanks for coming out, Tottenham.

Spurs, who rolled into Anfield on Saturday boasting the Premier League's stingiest backline, were promptly torn to shreds by a rejuvenated Liverpool side, Sadio Mane scoring twice in an exhilarating 138-second spell in the opening half to get the formerly sputtering Reds back on track.

Related: Pochettino questions Tottenham's desire, title credentials after loss

While the win vaulted Jurgen Klopp's formerly deflated lot right back into the race for a Champions League place, it all but ended Tottenham's title "challenge."

It feels almost dirty to use that term at all, in truth, given that Chelsea already has one buttock firmly planted on the throne - Mauricio Pochettino's side is now 10 points adrift of top spot.

Though it seems somewhat incomprehensible considering the club's not-so-distant struggles, Manchester City can reclaim second place with a win over Bournemouth on Monday.

The baton as Chelsea's greatest title threat could be passed for the umpteenth time.

Liverpool itself held the torch not so long ago before falling by the wayside; Arsenal took a turn as the top contender, and tripped over its own feet; Tottenham was supposed to be the last real challenger capable of scuppering Chelsea's seemingly inevitable title parade.

Not so much.

The chasing pack is fighting only for the Champions League places, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Turf Moor: The ultimate fortress

Speaking of Chelsea, Antonio Conte's side became the latest to stumble at the seemingly impenetrable stronghold that is Turf Moor, the champion-elect held to a 1-1 draw thanks to a gorgeous free-kick from Robbie Brady.

The Irishman's beautiful boot into the top corner saw Burnley earn its 30th point of the season. Twenty-nine of them (97 percent) have come inside the modest walls of Turf Moor.

That point total is superior to the home earnings of Liverpool (27), Manchester City (25), and Manchester United (24). Good company.

Related: Burnley frustrates Chelsea in Turf Moor stalemate

And, more importantly, it was fully deserved - Chelsea didn't have a shot on target after Pedro's seventh-minute goal.

Someone call Donald Trump. That's how you build a wall.

Sound the alarm: Leicester's slide continues

We all need to prepare ourselves for the very real possibility that Leicester City, the reigning Premier League champion, could be in the Championship next season.

The Foxes are in a dogfight for survival after Sunday's latest loss, a 2-0 setback to fellow struggler Swansea; until this point, perhaps, Claudio Ranieri and his men felt as though they wouldn't be dragged all the way down into the scrap.

Related: Leicester hits new low as barren scoring run reaches 10-hour mark

Sitting just one point above the drop - and now having lost five consecutive league matches - Leicester needs to stop the rot immediately, or trips to Old Trafford and Anfield will be replaced by visits to St Andrew's and Griffin Park.

"We have two problems - conceding goals, and not scoring," a befuddled Ranieri said during a post-match interview.

Leicester hasn't scored a Premier League goal since Dec. 31, but its leaky backline has continued to concede in that time, shipping 12 goals over the six matches (five losses).

"It's not possible to continue in this way," Ranieri rightly added.

Around the grounds

Manolo Gabbiadini is loving life in England.

The Italian attacker, seldom-used and miscast as a winger at Napoli, has been given a chance to flourish up front since his £14-million January move, and Southampton has reaped the rewards.

His shaggy mane and patchy facial hair belie his smooth skill and finishing ability, both of which were on full display as he powered the Saints to a 4-0 win over lowly Sunderland with a quick-fire brace Saturday.

Signing of the window? It's (hilariously) early to judge, but the returns thus far have been excellent for Claude Puel and Co.

Related: Gabbiadini making early case as January's best signing

Elsewhere

• Arsenal 2-0 Hull City
• Stoke City 1-0 Crystal Palace
• Manchester United 2-0 Watford
• Middlesbrough 0-0 Everton
• West Ham 2-2 West Brom