There's a glow of optimism over Merseyside this week after Liverpool and Everton both secured important wins over the weekend.
Jurgen Klopp's men continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at Anfield, although a lack of clean sheets may infuriate some supporters after a third successive win to that scoreline.
Everton were on their travels to London and secured their first three points of the season against an impressive Brentford side, drawing a sigh of relief from the blue half of the region.
Reds fans may start to be thinking about a title chase while Toffees supporters will be hoping a relegation battle isn't their destiny once again this season. Here's how the stats experts at Opta see the season playing out.
1. 20th - Luton Town
Luton Town look to have an almighty mountain to climb to stay in the Premier League. Photo: Getty Images
2. 19th - Sheffield United
An 8-0 thumping from Newcastle United won’t have boosted survival hopes at Bramall Lane. Photo: Getty Images
3. 18th - Burnley
Burnley look the most likely of the three promoted sides to stay up but the odds are still against Vincent Kompany. Photo: Getty Images
4. 17th - Bournemouth
Bournemouth will hope to be the right side of any upcoming relegation battle. Photo: Getty Images