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The Premier League was dealt it's first big end-of-season change at the top of the table as Manchester City claimed a vital victory to establish a two-point lead over chasing Arsenal and Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola watched his City side star in a 5-1 thrashing of Luton as Mikel Arteta's Gunners were beaten by Aston Villa and Jurgen Klopp endured a shock Anfield defeat against Crystal Palace.
It was also a frustrating weekend for Manchester United as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth that all-but ends their quest for the top four, but it was another dominant Stamford Bridge performance from Chelsea inspired by Cole Palmer's four-goal haul.
Meanwhile the situation at the bottom of the division remains as lively as ever with Nottingham Forest grabbing a single point against Wolves to stay a point above the relegation zone.
But who tops Mail Sport's POWER RANKINGS on the back of another action-packed round of fixtures? Who had a quiet week, and who rose to the occasion?
There was no stopping Cole Palmer as he scored four goals in Chelsea's 6-0 thrashing of Everton
Manchester City established a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after beating Luton
10. Morgan Gibbs-White (new entry)
If it wasn't for a few talented individuals amongst Nottingham Forest's ranks then relegation would be an almost inevitable outcome this season.
Morgan Gibbs-White is one of those players as he starred in the weekend's 2-2 draw against Wolves with a goal and was also involved in the build-up for Danilo's goal.
The talented playmaker is at the heart of everything positive Forest do and was elusive as Wolves midfielders struggled to get near him during a four-goal thriller at the City Ground.
Morgan Gibbs-White starred against Wolves as he grabbed a goal and was a constant nuisance to opposition midfielders
9. Andreas Pereira (new entry)
Sir Alex Ferguson once told Andreas Pereira that there was always a place for a Brazilian in his Manchester United team. His promising career at Old Trafford didn't work out but he finally appears to have found his footballing home in London.
Two goals against West Ham was the difference as Marco Silva's side starred in the 2-0 win with Pereira finding the back of the net twice as his silky footwork and cool finishing helped Fulham get over the line.
The 28-year-old is at his best by making later runs into the box when Fulham break on the counter-attack as he proved against an unusually unconvincing West Ham.
Andreas Pereira finally appears to have found his football home at Fulham as he scored twice against West Ham
8. Alexis Mac Allister (down one)
Liverpool's 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace could be the result that eliminates them from the title race altogether, but Alexis Mac Allister is one player who can hold his head high as he again impressed with a battling midfield performance.
The Argentine has slotted into Liverpool's midfield with ease since making his summer switch from Brighton and helped create several counter-attacking chances against Palace that none of the Reds forwards could finish.
Mac Allister attempted to find a breakthrough with some speculative shooting as Klopp's fairytale Liverpool ending teeters on turning into a nightmare.
Alexis Mac Allister produced a typical battling midfield performance as Liverpool were stunned by Crystal Palace
7. Anthony Gordon (new entry)
Gareth Southgate must be wishing one of his England wingers would give him a reason not to pick them for the European Championship as he tries to finalise his competition squad and Anthony Gordon isn't making his dilemma any easier.
The 23-year-old ran the show in Newcastle's 4-0 thrashing of Tottenham and deserved his 10th Premier League goal of the season as Eddie Howe got a win that will do his chances of staying in charge at St James' Park no harm.
Gordon has been electric for Newcastle this season and is delivering on the potential that the Magpies spotted when they forked out £45m to Everton for his signature.
Anthony Gordon ran the show in Newcastle's 4-0 thrashing of Tottenham at St James' Park
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