The busy festive period in the Premier League always produces winners and losers. Even though Chelsea won two of its four matches, things ended on a sour note for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
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The busy festive period in the Premier League always produces winners and losers. Even though Chelsea won two of its four matches, things ended on a sour note for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
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Mourinho wasn't happy with the referee in a draw against Southampton and felt aggrieved again in Thursday's 5-3 loss at Tottenham.
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Mourinho wasn't happy with the referee in a draw against Southampton and felt aggrieved again in Thursday's 5-3 loss at Tottenham.
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Harry Kane scored two goals, won a penalty and added an assist in the victory over Chelsea. His play has lifted Tottenham in recent months.
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Harry Kane scored two goals, won a penalty and added an assist in the victory over Chelsea. His play has lifted Tottenham in recent months.
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Manchester City won three of its four games. Once eight points adrift of Chelsea, the defending league champion is now level with the Blues atop the standings.
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Manchester City won three of its four games. Once eight points adrift of Chelsea, the defending league champion is now level with the Blues atop the standings.
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One of the goals of the season came when City's Yaya Toure hit a thunderbolt into the top corner against Sunderland on Thursday.
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One of the goals of the season came when City's Yaya Toure hit a thunderbolt into the top corner against Sunderland on Thursday.
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The goals of Frank Lampard, middle, have been crucial for Man City this season. The former Chelsea stalwart came off the bench to score the winner against Sunderland.
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The goals of Frank Lampard, middle, have been crucial for Man City this season. The former Chelsea stalwart came off the bench to score the winner against Sunderland.
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Tottenham also won three of four games in the past fortnight. Although Kane shone up top, the play of keeper Hugo Lloris shouldn't be forgotten. He sparkled against Manchester United in a 0-0 draw.
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Tottenham also won three of four games in the past fortnight. Although Kane shone up top, the play of keeper Hugo Lloris shouldn't be forgotten. He sparkled against Manchester United in a 0-0 draw.
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On the flip side, Everton lost all four of its games, putting manager Roberto Martinez under pressure.
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On the flip side, Everton lost all four of its games, putting manager Roberto Martinez under pressure.
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The fiery Neil Warnock became the first manager to lose his job this season in the Premier League. His Crystal Palace has slumped since late September.
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The fiery Neil Warnock became the first manager to lose his job this season in the Premier League. His Crystal Palace has slumped since late September.
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Liverpool's Steven Gerrard converted two penalties in Thursday's 2-2 draw at Anfield versus Leicester. This was Gerrard's last outing during the Premier League's festive period, since he will be leaving the league at the end of the season.
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Liverpool's Steven Gerrard converted two penalties in Thursday's 2-2 draw at Anfield versus Leicester. This was Gerrard's last outing during the Premier League's festive period, since he will be leaving the league at the end of the season.
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