Progress in the Emirates FA Cup - and another unkind draw, this time against Chelsea - means the big games come thick and fast for the Reds in February, plus more to come in the first half of March.
With the Champions League on the horizon, and two blockbuster clashes with Paris Saint-Germain, this is a period that will truly test the mettle of our in-form side.
Ever since Ole and the team embarked on the winning run, that stretched to eight matches, there has been talk that more difficult obstacles lie on the horizon.
The targets remain to reach the top four and compete for silverware at home and abroad, while the opportunity to derail leaders Liverpool’s title bid at Old Trafford is one that every fan will hope is not passed up.