EPL 2016-17: Talking points from Match week 6 – Chelsea stumble again, while Manchester United gather confidence
It was another memorable weekend in the Premier League that was jam packed with 34 goals and non-stop entertainment. While we were treated to some spectacular performances, there were also a few surprise results.
Chelsea losing to Arsenal has to be the major talking point from the match week but there were many other stories developing in the Premier League. Let’s look at the other talking points from the set of games.
#1 Chelsea gunned down
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea are now winless in their last three league games, losing twice and drawing once. The Blues have failed to step up against the tougher teams and have lost their last two games at home to Liverpool and away to Arsenal.
The Gunners ran riot against a poor Chelsea team at The Emirates in a 3-0 win. All goals were scored in the opening half, leaving the Blues with an uphill task in the second half.
Arsenal attacked right from the start as their opponents sat off and allowed Arsene Wenger’s side to dominate proceedings. Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil got on the scoresheet to cap off a memorable win, ending a run of 10 competitive games against Chelsea without a win.
The Gunners moved up to third position and have won their last four league meetings on the trot. Conte will particularly be displeased with his defenders, who were shambolic on the day. In the second Chelsea half converted to the Italian’s preferred 3-5-2 formation, which saw the slightest of improvements from the team.
#2 Top of the table shaping up
Manchester City continued their dominance in the league with a hard fought 3-1 victory away against Swansea. It was just another day at the office for Sergio Aguero, who returned from suspension with two goals taking his tally for the season to 11 goals in all competitions already.
Tottenham also remained unbeaten this season after their 2-1 victory against Middlesbrough at the Riverside. Heung-Min Son justified his selection over Erik Lamela with another dazzling performance that saw him score his second brace in three weeks. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have only dropped points against Liverpool and Everton, drawing both matches 1-1.
Spurs and City are the only unbeaten teams in the league and will now face each other on the coming weekend.