EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 15

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal (R) celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his Arsenal team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium on December 10, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Iwobi scored Arsenal’s third on Saturday

#3 Burnley continue fine form at home

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10:  Jeff Hendrick of Burnley celebrates his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and AFC Bournemouth at Turf Moor on December 10, 2016 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Jeff Hendrick celebrates his goal for Burnley

While they haven’t been stealing the headlines, Sean Dyche’s Burnley have silently been racking up vital points in the League, which see’s them well away from the relegation zone placed 13th on the table. However, 16 of their 17 points this season have all been at home. Turf Moor has certainly been their hunting ground this season.

The Clarets did a fantastic job to pick up all three points against a Bournemouth team that seemed in high spirits after a fantastic win against Liverpool last week. Bournemouth started out well but were shocked by two quick goals from the hosts. Since then it was all Burnley as they beat the Cherries 3-2.


#4 Llorente’s form is a positive for Swansea

SWANSEA, WALES - DECEMBER 10:  Fernando Llorente of Swansea City (L) celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Sunderland at the Liberty Stadium on December 10, 2016 in Swansea, Wales.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Yet another header, yet another goal

Swansea City were pretty active in the summer transfer window signing two Spanish strikers in Borja Baston and Fernando Llorente. However, neither of the players made their mark in the Premier League until Swansea’s game against Crystal Palace where Fernando Llorente scored two late goals to give his side a thrilling victory.

It looks like the striker has been given a morale boost ever since and he has been in fantastic form. A good collective performance from Swansea’s midfield and the attack led by captain Leon Britton gave fans a glimmer of hope that their team could survive the relegation battle after they beat another strong relegation favourite in Sunderland 3-0.

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