One place in the Champions League semifinals remains, and it'll either go to the dynamic English side or the upstart French one, with a test vs. Bayern Munich awaiting the winner.
Manchester City can plan to move forward after having its ban from European competition overturned, and another spending spree for some significant and specific reinforcements should be expected.
While all continue to adapt to the demands of the times, there were some familiar prevailing themes in the Premier League's first matches back–and a clear unified voice against racism.