N’Golo Kante embodies the model professional, unlike Lukaku

Liverpool's James Milner, right, tackles Chelsea's N'Golo Kante. Picture: AP Photo/Matt Dunham

When the dust settled in west London after another breathless encounter involving Liverpool in the capital, both Reds and Blues will reflect on two points dropped rather than the one they gained.

Chelsea are still second, after a stirring fightback from 2-0 down, but Manchester City were the big winners again at the weekend, opening a 10-point lead over Thomas Tuchel’s side. The Blues have won only two league games out of seven since beating Watford a month ago, and have now drawn five of their past six league games at home, dropping 10 points on the way.