The Premier League's long-awaited return after the last international break of the calendar year did not disappoint.
Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland's opener as Liverpool held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad, allowing Arsenal to reclaim top spot after Kai Havertz's late goal was enough to beat Brentford.
Elsewhere, Alejandro Garnacho scored what may well be the goal of the season with a stunning overhead kick as Manchester United silenced the Goodison Park boos by beating Everton 3-0.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's resurgence came to an abrupt end at Newcastle and there was a big win for Bournemouth in the race to avoid relegation.