EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from gameweek 16

Modified Dec 16, 2016 06:29 GMT

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Adam Lallana (3rd L) of Liverpool celebrates scoring the opening goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Liverpool at Riverside Stadium on December 14, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) — Adam Lallana scored a brace to take Liverpool on the second spot in the Premier League table

#4 Spurs get back on track

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides second goal with his Tottenham Hotspur team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City at White Hart Lane on December 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) — Spurs beat Hull City 3-0 to stay on the fifth spot after sixteen games

After a lacklustre 1-0 loss to Manchester United, Pochettino had urged his side to come back strong. And against Hull City, they did just that as a Christian Eriksen masterclass drove the Lilywhites to a routine 3-0 win.

Victor Wanyama also got on the scoresheet while Dele Alli showed glimpses of his abundant talent. It was Hugo Lloris who made some crucial saves to help Spurs keep a clean sheet as the North London side did enough to keep the pressure on the top four sides.

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