Manchester City have once again put the ball in Liverpool's court by picking up a victory against Crystal Palace that was for the most part routine, but also said a lot for their character.
For so long City were in control, playing the exact kind of game they knew they needed to come up with as they resumed their quest for the Premier League title.
Against Spurs in midweek they compromised some of their principles, aiming for a tight game that was as much about restricting Mauricio Pochettino's men as getting the best out of Pep Guardiola's.