Ipswich Town must have been wondering how much harder it would get when they failed to win in their first 10 Premier League games but four points from their last two matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have calmed the nerves.

League leaders Liverpool return to action on Sunday hoping to maintain their superb early season form as they travel to basement side Southampton. Five points clear at the top of the league going into this weekend's fixtures,

Manchester City's misery continued with a shock 4-0 Premier League rout by Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, marking the first time in Pep Guardiola's dazzling managerial career that he has lost five games in a row across all competitions.