Two weeks without a game, training with mannequins to make up for lost players appeared to have done Tottenham little harm. They were fast and aggressive, hungrier and more physical than they were before the enforced break.
Liverpool, too, were impressive. Full of energy, purpose and intent despite the relentless schedule and some key absentees. And, on a weekend when the fixtures were devastated by positive Covid tests, both teams can take great credit for producing a thrilling contest.
There were goals, there were wonderful saves, terrible missed chances and the momentum swung one way and then the other.