It is often described as the time of year that defines the season.
Four games in less then two weeks is the busiest time of the campaign for the Premier League sides.
So, who came out on top this year?
Well, Liverpool may be top, with an increased points advantage, but it is Manchester United who have had the most to celebrate as they took maximum points.
But, who else has done well? And who has toiled?
Sports editor Graham Caygill has looked at all 20 teams and how they have done in their respective quartet of matches.
While it was one to forget for Huddersfield Town and Everton, Crystal Palace and Leicester City were among the surprise packages.
To view how each side performed check out the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.
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Defending champions
World Series:Â South Africa
Women’s World Series: Australia
Gulf Men’s League: Dubai Exiles
Gulf Men’s Social: Mediclinic Barrelhouse Warriors
Gulf Vets:Â Jebel Ali Dragons Veterans
Gulf Women:Â Dubai Sports City Eagles
Gulf Under 19:Â British School Al Khubairat
Gulf Under 19 Girls:Â Dubai Exiles
UAE National Schools:Â Al Safa School
International Invitational:Â Speranza 22
International Vets:Â Joining Jack
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Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
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Dos
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- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for workÂ
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
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- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agalÂ
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
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What is the definition of an SME?
SMEs in the UAE are defined by the number of employees, annual turnover and sector. For example, a “small company” in the services industry has six to 50 employees with a turnover of more than Dh2 million up to Dh20m, while in the manufacturing industry the requirements are 10 to 100 employees with a turnover of more than Dh3m up to Dh50m, according to Dubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development.
A “medium-sized company” can either have staff of 51 to 200 employees or 101 to 250 employees, and a turnover less than or equal to Dh200m or Dh250m, again depending on whether the business is in the trading, manufacturing or services sectors.Â
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