Last week, we presciently noted here that “post-cup final matches are notorious for slumbering drop-offs in performance”, although one might at least argue that Saturday’s overall entertainment value was almost up to Wembley’s standards.

Sergio Aguero offered a reminder of his value to Manchester City by providing the winning goal as they moved up to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Pep Guardiola refused to rule out the prospect of Manchester City catching Chelsea after they moved up to second and within eight points of the Premier League leaders with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Sergio Aguero offered a reminder of his value to Manchester City by providing the winning goal as they moved up to second in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.

Antonio Conte was in no doubt about the significance of Chelsea’s club record, 12th successive league win.

Bournemouth 1 Leicester 1: Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri was delighted to see his side come through a stern test at Bournemouth after Jamie Vardy’s late penalty secured a point.

Ipswich 0 Southampton 1: Shane Long starred as Southampton progressed to the FA Cup Fourth Round last night.

Southampton 1 Ipswich Town 1

Even now in this country that he used to captain and manage with such pride, we still don’t or can’t give Mick McCarthy due credit.