Liverpool’s players were afforded a guard of honor by Chelsea as they came onto the field at Stamford Bridge for their first match as champions. They didn't play like it.

Manchester United has slumped to a club record-extending 16th Premier League loss this season while Champions League-chasing Newcastle needed an 89th-minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Eddie Howe's side have won as many league games as Liverpool since December 9 — five more than any other team — so what is realistic now?