EPL 2016-17: 5 Talking points from Matchweek 12

Modified Nov 22, 2016 05:24 GMT

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal with David Luiz (L) during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — Chelsea continued their excellent run when they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at The Riverside Stadium

#5 Sunderland starting to shine

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Victor Anichebe of Sunderland celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Hull City at Stadium of Light on November 19, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) — It was the first time Sunderland moved up from the bottom of the table

After failing to win in their opening 10 games, Sunderland have now recorded back to back victories. The Black Cats put three past fellow relegation battlers Hull City at the Stadium of Light. Jermaine Defoe scored a third consecutive league goal while Victor Anichebe grabbed a brace to take his tally up to three goals for the season. It was the first time Sunderland moved up from the bottom of the table, as they look to move closer towards safety.

Swansea moved to the bottom of the table, even though they avoided defeat against Everton. The Swans went ahead thanks to Gylfi Sigurdsson’s penalty but conceded late on when Seamus Coleman’s looped header went in. Bob Bradley is still to register his first victory as Swansea manager and it will have to come quick if the Welsh outlet are to avoid a relegation scrap.

Here are the results from the match week:

Manchester United 1-1 ArsenalCrystal Palace 1-2 Manchester CityEverton 1-1 Swansea CitySouthampton 0-0 LiverpoolStoke City 0-1 BournemouthSunderland 3-0 Hull CityWatford 2-1 Leicester CityTottenham 3-2 West Ham UnitedMiddlesbrough 0-1 Chelsea

West Brom 4-0 Burnley

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