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Heading into Matchweek 20, the top of the table was a fistfight between the two Manchester teams, and Leicester, while a smorgasbord of about nine teams joust for the other European spots and midtable positions. Well, all seemed calm when Manchester City clobbered West Brom for five goals, while West Ham United confirmed their good form with a hard-fought win at Crystal Palace. Leeds United, as has been their style this season, ground out a 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park, as Arsenal put on a bit of a surprise charge to beat Southampton, 3-1. Then came Wednesday, and the first shock of the round of games, as Burnley surprised Aston Villa, 3-2, despite goals from Grealishand Watkins for the Villains.
Freefalling Chelsea decided to let go of club legend Frank Lampard after a poor run of games finds them languishing in the middle of the table after a bright start to the season. The club brought in Tomas Tuchel, formerly at French Champions, PSG, and his impact on the lineup was immediate, taking out Lampardfavorites Mount, Reece James, and Abraham for the more experienced trio of Giroud, Rudiger, and Azpilicueta. The changes made no difference as the Blues failed to make any real statement against Wolves in a lackluster draw. In Goodison park, a rare James Rodriguez goal put Everton ahead before being pegged back by Tielemans for a 1-1 draw with Leicester. Given their recent form, nobody expected United to take anything other than a win from a bottom Sheffield United side, but the Red Devils would not only drop points but be stunned by the Blades with a 2-1 loss.
Matchweek 21 will begin on the 30th, with Arsenal hosting Manchester United, while Manchester City takes its turn at putting out Sheffield United. West ham will face an ailing Liverpool, and Mourinho’s Tottenham will head out to Brighton. Tomas Tuchel will look to get Chelsea back to winning ways against Burnley, and Leicester will host a dogged Leeds team, without Jamie Vardy.