EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 8

WATFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01:  Eddie Howe, Manager of AFC Bournemouth shows apperciation to the fans by clapping after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Watford and AFC Bournemouth at Vicarage Road on October 1, 2016 in Watford, England.  (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Eddie Howe is a happy man after the 6-1 win

#2 Claudio Bravo slowly settling into his new side

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02:  Claudio Bravo of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Bravo has been fantastic with the short passes with 99% accuracy

The biggest news in the first month of the Premier League was the loan of Manchester City’s Joe Hart. The Englishman was then replaced by Barcelona’s Claudio Bravo. The Chilean who arrived from La Liga did not have a great start to the Premier League in the Manchester Derby. However, his form has since picked up considerably.

In his last four games before this weekend the Chilean has maintained a passing accuracy of 99% for short passes, which is just one reason why Pep brought him to City.

However, when he goes long he has an accuracy of only 36%. The Chilean has however made very few mistakes since the derby. In the game against Everton, Bravo made a couple of fantastic saves, notably one to stop another former Barca star Gerrard Delofeu from scoring. The decision to swap goalkeepers may be paying off for City.

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