Tension, at last, genuine tension!

Not the words of Victorian industrialist Stephen Perry straight after inventing the rubber band — but an involuntary response to looking at the Premier League table after 26 games.

There are two points between Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal with over two-thirds of the season gone — and all three are in ominous form, with just one league defeat between them in 2024. That defeat, incidentally, came when two of them played each other, Arsenal defeating Liverpool 3-1 on February 4.

For the first time in recent years, the Premier League looks as if it could be heading for a three-way title fight. These are rarer than you might think. Here’s why we should enjoy this one while it lasts.