EPL 2016-17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 6

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24:  Wayne Rooney of Manchester United (L) is subbed on for Marcus Rashford of Manchester United (R) during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on September 24, 2016 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Wayne Rooney enters the pitch to replace Marcus Rashford on Saturday

9) Crystal Palace continue fine start

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace celebrates his goal late in the second half with his team mates during the Premier League match between Sunderland FC and Crystal Palace FC at Stadium of Light on September 24, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
Beneteke scores the winning goal for Palace

FA Cup runners-up Crystal Palace have made a fantastic start to the season under Alan Pardew and continued their fine form with a win over Sunderland. After six games, Palace finds themselves at the seventh spot above Chelsea on goal difference and only two points behind Mourinho’s Manchester United.

Palace has had a great summer transfer window and their signings seem to be performing really well at the moment. While Benteke has been great, James McArthur has had a brilliant start to the season. Yohan Cabaye and Andros Townsend have been fantastic in building the attack for Palace as they look to continue their fine form.


10) Inconsistent Watford lose

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26:  Troy Deeney of Watford looks dejected during the Premier League match between Burnley and Watford at Turf Moor on September 26, 2016 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Troy Deeney looks dejected after their loss against Burnley

On Monday night, Watford faced Burnley at Turf Moor. The Hornets came into this game with a fantastic victory over Manchester United. However, Burnley put on a great performance backed by their fans who have played a massive role in Burnley picking up points this season.

This was been the story of Watford’s journey in the Premier League since their promotion. The Hornets need to perform at a high level consistently and show the same intensity and hunger to win as they did against Manchester United. With Pereyra, the team should now aim to finish in the upper half of the table by the end of the season.

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