Premier League 2017/18 - 5 Talking Points from Gameweek 11 

Manchester City are too hot to handle. After a scintillating pounding of Arsenal, which was followed by Chelsea's narrow win over Manchester City, City now find themselves sitting atop the league standings with an eight-point cushion over rivals United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Elsewhere, David Unsworth proved his mettle as Everton came back from two goals down to beat Watford while Slaven Bilic may have been in charge for his final game as West Ham boss as his side lost yet another game this season.

Here are the 5 most significant talking points from all the action this past weekend:

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#5 Burnley look on course to secure European qualification for next season

With 19 points from 11 games, Burnley find themselves in seventh position on the table

Sean Dyche and Burnley have been one of the neutrals' favourites of the seasons. Since their opening day win over the defending champions at Stamford Bridge, the Clarets have not looked back.

All credit must go to Dyche, who has drilled his side in such a way that despite being sound defensively, they have enough to go out and grab the all-important goal that wins you the game. Burnley are no Manchester United, so their fans do not mind this brand of football. And why should they?

Nobody expected Burnley to be in the position they find themselves now, and their fans now dare to dream about of the possibility of playing in next season's Europa League. The Clarets have performed against the bigger sides as well this term, and if they continue their run of form, they are likely to play in Europe in the 2018/19 campaign

#4 Slaven Bilic could be on his way out of West Ham United

Slaven Bilic may not be on the touchline for West Ham post the international break

Loved by the fans and media spokespersons alike for his brutal honesty and devil-may-care attitude, Slaven Bilic is unlikely to receive similar adulation from the West Ham board. A club that has become Premier League regulars for the last several seasons, are now in real jeopardy of facing the drop.

Everton's win against Watford and West Ham's 4-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool a day prior to that saw the Hammers slip into the relegation zone, and that could be reason enough for David Gold and his namesake David Sullivan to hand the Croatian his P45 and look for an adept replacement.

If reports are to be believed, former Manchester United and Everton boss David Moyes, who is waiting in the wings to be offered the job, is likely to be appointed West Ham boss within the next few days. Despite the Hammers going on record to state that Bilic will be given time until the end of the season, his inability to turn their fortunes around could eventually see the club part ways with him.

#3 Henrikh Mkhitaryan epitomises United's current shortcomings

Henrikh Mkhitaryan endured a difficult evening at Stamford Bridge

It seems like ages since Henrikh Mkhitaryan last had a decent game for Manchester United. Starting the season in buoyant mood, the ambidextrous Armenian created chances for fun, and led the assists charts, with United fans lauding him as a better playmaker than Phillipe Coutinho.

However, since the first four weeks, it seems Mkhitaryan's intensity and approach to games has changed. Jose Mourinho's side is not set up to suit the former Borussia Dortmund's style of play, making him a passenger on the pitch for the Red Devils.

On Sunday, against a Chelsea side that was low on confidence after a humiliating midweek defeat at the hands of AS Roma, it was the perfect opportunity for United to capitalise, and win their first game at Stamford Bridge since 2012.

However, that wasn't the case as the visitors were second best in every part of the pitch, and Mkhitaryan failed to have any impact on the game. He started the game in behind Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku, but struggled to create anything for them. His passing was off the mark and he got bullied by the likes of N'Golo Kante and Andreas Christensen time and again.

With Paul Pogba set to return after the international break and Marouane Fellaini back to full fitness, it is unlikely that Mkhitaryan will be as much a part of Mourinho's first-team plans as he has been so far.

#2 David Unsworth may be the right option to take Everton forward

David Unsworth's Everton pulled off a miraculous comeback against Watford

64 minutes into the game at Goodison Park, Watford led Everton 2-0 and seemed like more of the same for the Toffees - who have endured a tumultuous campaign despite spending in astronomical sums of money in the offseason.

A few disgruntled fans were heading for the exit door, but little did they know what the last half an hour of play had in store for them. Only three minutes after going down, Everton rose from the ashes through Oumar Niasse's strike. Once a forgotten man in the Toffees ranks, Niasse is soon becoming a cult hero at the Gwladys End.

Unsworth then brought off two of his summer signings Wayne Rooney and Gylfi Sigurdsson for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Aaron Lennon that gave the hosts the drive to push forward to salvage something off the game. Luckily, Everton scored another two goals to lead 3-2, and had a shade of good fortune when Tom Cleverley missed a penalty late into stoppage time.

While it was far from convincing, it was a crucial win for Everton as well as caretaker boss David Unsworth who may have made a case for getting the job on a permanent basis, at least until the end of the season.

#1 A rampant Manchester City side are showing no signs of slowing down

Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League

After a 3-1 victory over a seemingly resurgent Arsenal outfit, Manchester City showcased yet again as to why they are Europe's most lethal attacking unit. Playing on the front foot since the opening whistle, the Citizens took the game to the tame Londoners, who were completely outclassed on the day.

Kevin de Bruyne and David Silva continued their magnificent performances in City's attacking midfield, while Fernandinho did an exceptional job in shielding the back four. Leroy Sane stretched the Arsenal defence with his blistering pace and creativity while Sergio Aguero added to his season's tally with a well-struck penalty.

Three goals on Sunday meant that Manchester City have crossed the 50 goals barrier in all competitions this came with 38 of them coming in 11 Premier League games alone. If City continue their goal scoring form, they are likely to touch the 100 mark within the next few months, and breeze past the record set by Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea of 103 goals.

Guardiola has done an exceptional job to transform City into Europe's best team. They have been solid in every competition this term, and are on course for a successful 2017/18 campaign.