Just like that, 30 matches in eight days are in the books, and the Premier League is cruising beyond the halfway point of the season. Third-round play in the FA Cup should result in teams turning largely to reserves this weekend, giving exhausted starters the opportunity to decompress and rest after another demanding holiday slate that received the ire of plenty involved.
With it all over, the table is set up for the next few months, and some clear themes and needs have emerged. Here are some of the biggest winners and losers of the last week:
WINNERS
Liverpool
Everything sure seems to be going Liverpool's way this season.