Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Premier League 5 things you didn't know about last weekend’s fixtures

Robert Huth
1. Manchester City 1 Vs Leicester 3: Home trouble for CitizensManchester City’s 3-1 loss to Leicester at home last weekend was their third defeat at the Etihad this season. That’s the same number of home games they lost in their last two seasons under Manuel Pellegrini.

2. Chelsea 1 Vs Manchester United 1: Stamford Bridge blues for the Red Devils
Wayne Rooney and Jesse LingaardplayWayne Rooney and Jesse Lingaard celebrate a Manchester United goal against Chelsea (PA)

Manchester United were forced to a 1-1 by Chelsea. United have won just one and lost eight in their last 14 visits to Stamford Bridge.
3. Liverpool 2 Vs Sunderland 2: Black Cats leaking defence
Adam Lallana and M'VillaplayAdam Lallana goes through Sunderland defense to score for Liverpool in the 2-2 draw (EPA)

Sunderland played out a 2-2 away at Liverpool over the weekend. With those two goals conceded, Sunderland now have conceded in their last 11 games, the worst in the Premier League.
4. Southampton 1 Vs West Ham 0: Dependable Forster
Fraser ForsterplayFraser Forster kept his fifth consecutive clean sheet against West Ham (AFP/Getty Images)

Southampton pipped West ham by a lone goal over the weekend with Fraser Forster keeping his fifth clean sheet in a row. He has kept out every shot he faced since he returned back from a long term injury.
5. Bournemouth 0 Vs Arsenal 2: Bullies
Mesut OzilplayMesut Ozil was on target for Arsenal in their weekend win (Getty Images)

Arsenal got their title race back on track with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth over the weekend. The Gunners continued with run of 23 unbeaten games against any promoted side.

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