EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 25

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13:  Wilfredo Caballero of Manchester City celebrates victory after the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on February 13, 2017 in Bournemouth, England.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Willy Caballero has earned his spot in the starting XI

#3 Gabbiadini proves to be a vital signing for Southampton

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11:  Manolo Gabbiadini of Southhampton celebrates his first goal of the game during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Southampton at Stadium of Light on February 11, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
It only took 30 minutes for Gabbiadini to net his first goal for Southampton

Charlie Austin’s injury in December put him out of action for up to four months. That meant that Southampton had to make-do with Shane Long who is himself more than a handful on his day. However, with Long, the word prolific can never be associated. And that was what the Saints needed.

Manolo Gabbiadini’s signing has proven to be just that for Claude Puel. The striker’s ability to make quick decisions in a league like the Premier League where strikers are crowded for space often – thanks to his time in Italy, Gabbiadini looks to be surely a steal for the Saints.


#4 Liverpool are truly the Robinhood of the Premier League

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool hugs Sadio Mane of Liverpool as he is subitituted  during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 11, 2017 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
The ever so animated Jurgen Klopp hugs Sadio Mane after a fantastic performance

Taking from the rich and giving to the poor – Liverpool has certainly been the Robinhood of the Premier League this season. Having lost to Burnley, Bournemouth, Hull City, Swansea City and drawn against Sunderland, Liverpool has dropped 14 points against teams placed in the bottom half of the table.

On the other hand, the have managed to beat Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal while they have drawn twice against Manchester United. This clearly shows how much Jurgen Klopp needs to focus on the smaller teams. Maybe the Reds bring their A game only when the challenge is greater.

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