EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 12

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19:  Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Super sub with a super goal

#9 Harry Kane - the man Tottenham missed

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane on November 19, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Kane celebrates his winning goal

Tottenham have had a mixed start to the season. The North Londoners are the only side to remain unbeaten this season but have drawn far too many games and look like they were missing Harry Kane in attack. The return of Kane has been timely for Tottenham after the striker scored the equaliser in the North London Derby and ensured Tottenham snatched all three points against West Ham.

Harry Kane is not only the X-Factor that Tottenham needs, his presence also seems to boost the team's confidence in general - much like Lionel Messi does to Barcelona. His positional play as a striker is exceptional and his finishing has been exquisite. Tottenham should be thrilled he's back on time.


10) Chelsea’s defence could be one of the greatest in Premier League history

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Conte thanks the fans after their victory

It might be a bit too early to say this but Chelsea’s defensive record this season could be historic for the club. After going six games without conceding a single goal, this Chelsea squad is now being mentioned in the same bracket as Chelsea of 2004-05, Liverpool of 2005-06 and Manchester United of 2008-09 who went 8 games and 9 games winning without conceding a goal respectively.

Not only is this impressive but the fact that Conte has transformed David Luiz into a fantastic defender is a great achievement. Victor Moses and Pedro’s revival under Conte has been incredible and their striker Diego Costa seems to be silently making his way towards the top of the goalscoring charts.

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