Premier League fans’ half-time verdict – part 1: Arsenal to Liverpool

The Observer fans’ network on the season so far: Burnley flying high, Big Sam at Goodison and Liverpool’s spectacular slip-ups

• Part 2: Manchester City to West Ham

Once again, we’ve flattered to deceive. The two high-points so far have been the way we’ve put our deluded neighbours back in their “also ran” box, and the release of the film 89 - a reminder of how much more beautiful the game was back when players didn’t have to put on a pretence to reassure us it really mattered. Otherwise there’s not much to say. Given that our gameplan has often been to bore opponents into submission, its remarkable we’re still in touching distance of the top four. 6/10

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