Premier League weekend: 10 things we learned as table-topping Leicester stayed out front

Liverpool stunned Crystal Palace with a late, late winner before West Brom punished Juan Mata's ill-discipline to end Manchester United's winning run

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Out in front: Leicester remain the ones to catch

Another wild and wacky Premier League weekend is in the books.
And what a weekend it was.
We saw 10-man Arsenal comeback from the dead against Tottenham , while Manchester City got back in the groove against Aston Villa.
Liverpool stunned Crystal Palace with a late, late winner before West Brom punished Juan Mata's ill-discipline to end Manchester United's winning run.
And all the while Leicester remain on top after yet another win.
Here are 10 things we learned this weekend:

1. Harry Kane must start at the Euros

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By John Cross
Even when Kane is not at his best, the Tottenham striker conjures up some magic. His goal for Tottenham’s second was fantastic, a real Goal of the Month contender.
Kane drove in from the left, then curled a brilliant shot in off the far post. It was a brilliant goal.
His spirit is fantastic and he must start up front for England this summer. Let’s hope he’s not too burnt out.

2. Sergio Aguero remains City's lethal weapon

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By David McDonnell
Twice Aguero was denied by Villa keeper Brad Guzan early on, but that did not deter him.
City's star man proving his enduring class with two goals, even though he was denied a hat-trick from the penalty spot by Guzan.

3. Can Steve McClaren survive now?

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By Simon Bird
Newcastle fans turned on McClaren after 65 minutes. There were chants of “You're getting sacked in the morning" and “Steve McClaren you're taking us down.”
The final decision is in the hands of Lee Charnley. But the Newcastle crowd have spoken, and they want change.
An emergency sacking must now be debated by Charnley and Mike Ashley, the owner. £100m is at stake – the cost of getting relegated.
Would a new manager lift this squad? Is there even a decent alternative available at this late stage of the season? David Moyes? Harry Redknapp? Would anyone take it, even for a big survival bonus?
McClaren looked a broken man on the touchline.

4. Guus Hiddink is a record-breaker

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By Mike Walters
Interim manager Guus Hiddink reckons a top-four finish this season would top his achievement of winning the FA Cup with Chelsea in 2009.
Remarkably, The Caretaker – as the Dutchman should now be known – has now compiled the longest unbeaten run of any Premier League manager from the day he took office, 12 games and counting.

5. Everton are lucky to have Romelu Lukaku

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By David Maddock
Everton have Romelu Lukaku and they're lucky that they do - even despite his shocking penalty miss!
The centre forward is a phenomenon. His first goal was a thing of beauty, an exquisite turn and fine finish, but it was his role in Aaron Lennon's goal that showed what an impressive all round player he is.
His strength in holding off two Hammers defenders was immense, and there really is no matching him when he's in the mood.
He's now got 18 Premier League goals this season, his best ever, but you suspect there will be a lot more before the end of the campaign.

6. Norwich need more attacking ambition to survive

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By Andrew Gwilym
While a point would have done Norwich’s survival hopes no harm, a win would have instantly negated Swansea’s midweek win at the Emirates.
But the Canaries showed little in the way of ambition, even after seeing out Swansea’s bright start.
Goals are needed to keep them up and they need to find a way to threaten more.

7. Jan Kirchoff is finding his feet at Sunderland

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By Adrian Kajumba
Sam Allardyce insisted Jan Kirchoff needed time to settle in England after his nightmare debut against Spurs when he deflected in one goal and conceded a penalty.
Allardyce's January signing from Bayern Munich looks to have found his feet now. Kirchoff was excellent against Southampton.
He started in front of the back four and excelled at protecting his defence. But he offered much more too. His passing was clever and at times it was like he was everywhere.
One minute he was winning a free-kick deep in Southampton territory and the next he was bailing out his centre-backs with a vital blocks or tackles.

8. Leicester are handling the title pressure

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By Darren Lewis
Riyad Mahrez crowned yet another fine response to the questions being posed of the Foxes with a fabulous finish.
Claudio Ranieri’s side were vibrant and enterprising, carving out most of the chances during an absorbing contest.
They have now scored in each of their last nine League games.

9. Christian Benteke shows Jurgen Klopp what he can do

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By Adrian Kajumba
Christian Benteke hasn't started any of Liverpool's last six games and is now even behind Divock Origi, hardly the most prolific striker, in the pecking order.
He doesn't fit into Klopp's style of play and will surely be on the move in the summer if Liverpool can find a taker.
That would be some fall from grace, just a year after becoming Liverpool's second most expensive signing in their history.
However, he gave his boss food for fought by winning and converting a late penalty.

10. Salomon Rondon is better with a strike partner

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By James Nursey
Salomon Rondon now has four goals in six Premier League games, having failed to score in his previous nine.
Venezuela international Rondon, a £12million summer signing from Zenit, is performing much better since Tony Pulis opted to play two upfront and recalled Saido Berahino.