EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 11

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15:  Kasper Schmeichel of Leicester City shows dejection after his side go 1-0 down during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Dejected – the word to describe Leicester City’s emotion right now

#9 Robert Snodgrass is going to be vital in Hull’s relegation battle

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HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06:  Robert Snodgrass of Hull City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Hull City and Southampton at KC Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Hull, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
A goal and an assist to secure a win over Soton
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Lack of numbers in the squad, no manager, lack of Premier League quality players – Hull City’s season looked finished even before it started. However, Mike Phelan started off in style beating the defending Champions and the club had a great run. But then started the downfall as Hull slipped into the relegation spots. Talisman Robert Snodgrass was injured and deemed unfit to start the game against Southampton.

As things turned out, two injured forced Mike Phelan to call out for his star player to help him out. And Snodgrass obliged as the Scotsman scored one and assisted Dawson for his in what could go down as the three minutes that turned Hull City’s season around. Snodgrass is certainly ready for Scotland’s clash against England and will be vital for the Tigers’ survival this season.

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#10 Chelsea are title favourites again!

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05:  Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Chelsea team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Chelsea are now second, just one point behind Liverpool
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Yes, they’re back! One of Premier League most consistent teams in the last decade are back after a poor season last year and Antonio Conte has certainly worked his magic with the club. Eden Hazard is back to his best while Diego Costa is clinical as ever. Pedro Rodriguez, Marcos Alonso, and Victor Moses are having a great season while David Luiz and Gary Cahill have been solid.

Chelsea demolished Everton and haven’t conceded a goal since September. It's the 3-4-3 formation that has come to Conte’s aid again. He’s made Chelsea a top class team yet again and it's not just that. The Blues have an impressive disciplinary record and the biggest of them is Diego Costa. The striker has had a relatively quiet month and it could Conte who has publicly claimed that Costa's discipline must improve.

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