5 things we learned in the Premier League this weekend: Foxes now favourites

With another round of Premier League action in the books, we take a look back at some of what we learned from the latest slate of matches.

When Foxes fly

Manchester City players were constantly surrounded by a skulk of Foxes on Saturday, and Leicester City made full use of its 34 percent possession with incisive, tireless football. Simple, but devastatingly effective play in a 3-1 win for the visitor.

Manuel Pellegrini's decision to loan out Jason Denayer and instead trust 35-year-old Martin Demichelis at the back was an error, but with a squad of such depth and around £200 million more worth of talent in the starting XI than Leicester, anything less than first place this season is a huge disappointment.

But Leicester, a year removed from looking sorry in 20th, is the title favourite for the first time this season - drawing closer to one of the greatest stories in English football history.

Liverpool fans stand against avaricious Anfield boardroom

The Liverpool hierarchy asked supporters for their opinions on ticket prices, but then didn't listen.

Reds' fans left in droves in the 77th minute of Saturday's meeting with Sunderland in reference to the board's raising of some Main Stand seat prices to £77 - nearly 20 percent of a Scouser's average weekly wage. Between that time and the final whistle, Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2.

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With the vast amounts of television revenue coming into the league next season, the ticket price increases are either sheer greed or highlight a desperation at Liverpool to compete higher up the division again.

But if the additional funds are used for things like an improved contract for Simon Mignolet, perhaps the fans are better off with more coppers in their back pockets.

Spurs quietly going about their business

Tottenham Hotspur overcame Watford by a 1-0 scoreline on Saturday, and it would have been much more if it wasn't for the heroics of netminder Heurelho Gomes on his return to White Hart Lane.

Mauricio Pochettino's side has the meanest defence in the top flight, so the adventure of his full-backs is rather surprising. Ben Davies and Kieran Trippier were a menace throughout, with the latter bagging the winner after a lung-bursting run; but the pair charging forward didn't leave Spurs susceptible to a counter attack: Eric Dier simply slotted between the two centre-halves from his position in holding midfield.

Additionally, Kevin Wimmer, picked in place of the injured Jan Vertonghen, has so far justified his manager's decision not to delve in the transfer market for more defensive backup.

Chelsea, Manchester United play out tight contest

With these two sides sparring from their respective 5th and 13th positions in the table, many would've written off Sunday's bout as a sorry meeting between two faded sluggers - but you'd be wrong.

The heavyweights have improved, and Diego Costa's late tap-in cancelled out Jesse Lingard's sublime turn and finish to complete a fine contest at Stamford Bridge.

Both clubs should be more competitive next term.

England looks strong between the sticks

In recent years, some goalkeepers have travelled to major tournaments with England despite not being able to save at Asda.

Fraser Forster admittedly didn't have a whole lot to do in Saturday's 1-0 topping of West Ham United, but the Southampton shot stopper has recorded five consecutive clean sheets since his return after a 10-month layoff due to serious knee injury. The Saints have jumped from 13th to 7th in that time.

In Forster, Joe Hart, Jack Butland, and Ben Foster, who has performed well for West Bromwich Albion since his own 10-month absence, England has its strongest options between the sticks since David Seaman, Nigel Martyn, and Tim Flowers linked up with Glenn Hoddle's World Cup 1998 squad.