EPL 2016-17: 5 Talking points from Matchweek 12

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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

#3 Bournemouth and Watford stake claim on top half of the table

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19:  Nathan Ake of AFC Bournemouth (not seen) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his AFC Bournemouth team mates during the Premier League match between Stoke City and AFC Bournemouth at Bet365 Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Bournemouth managed to sneak past Southampton into ninth place

While there was not much movement in the top half of the table, Bournemouth managed to sneak past Southampton into ninth place, following their win over Stoke City. The Cherries fought hard and earned a point thanks to Nathan Ake’s first goal for the club. Eddie Howe’s side had lost their last two games in the league and the win at Stoke will serve as a much-needed confidence booster.

Watford also returned to winning ways after beating the Champions Leicester City 2-1. Etienne Capoue scored his first goal in seven games to open the scoring, while Roberto Pereyra unleashed a venomous effort only moments later to put the Hornets 2-0 up. Riyad Mahrez pulled one back with a penalty but it was not enough for the Foxes to end their recent slump.

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