EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from gameweek 21

Modified Jan 16, 2017 04:47 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United (C) celebrates with team mates as he scores their first and equalising goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Manchester United drew the game in the last 10 minutes of the game

#9 Marco Silva could save Hull from likely relegation

HULL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Marco Silva, Manager of Hull City looks on during the Premier League match between Hull City and AFC Bournemouth at KCOM Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) — Marco Silva seems to be up for the job as his team responded well against the Cherries

After Mike Phelan's sacking, many experienced English managers were in the fray to take over the Hull City job. But the board decided to bring in a completely new face to take them out of the danger zone and the initial signs look good as Marco Silva started his Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Abel Hernandez scored a brilliant brace to secure all three points for the Tigers and the difference between the last team in the league table now and the fourth bottom side is down to just one point.

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