Manchester City made it eight wins on the spin in all competitions with a 3-0 dismantling of Liverpool at Anfield, and the architect was Elliot Anderson.
The midfielder was named man of the match after a performance that touched every part of the game. He had more touches than anyone in a City shirt (100), completed more passes (71), won more duels (11), more fouls (8) and more possessions (6). His 7.1 miles covered was the highest in the squad. He also chipped in with an assist.
Ryan Gravenberch's second yellow card in the 62nd minute reduced Liverpool to ten men, but by then City had already laid the groundwork for a ruthless evening. Enzo Maresca's side were clinical, and Andoni Iraola's team had no answer.
After the match, Anderson spoke to mancity.com and underlined the spirit within the group.
"We're all so together, more together than ever. And I think we have to be like that. We've got to stick together. And I think it really brings us together I think. It gives you that determination to come out here, everyone is against you, and turn them over, which we did."
That unity is becoming a theme. Anderson, who arrived at City as one of the elite midfielders in the Premier League, is now setting the tone. If the squad is as tight as he says, the rest of the league has a problem.