English Premier League Roundup: United, Arsenal win convincingly, Chelsea held and City beaten at the weekend

Red devils Manchester United made Old Trafford uncomfortable for Tottenham Hotspurs as they roast the visitors 3-0 in Premier league match on Sunday.

League leaders Chelseas failed to take full advantage of the slip from Manchester City as they drew 1-1 against Southampton who came from behind to secure a draw at Stamford bridge.

Diego Costa ended his eight-game scoring drought, by rising to head in Branislav Ivanovic’s measured cross.

The Saints had better plans as they drew level before the break, after Saido Mane was fouled inside the box by Nemanja Matic. Tadic stepped up and drove his spot kick down the middle.

Everton were too good for Newcastle as they continued thier impressive form from Europe beating the visitor 3-0 at Gudison Park.

In Saturday's encounter, Arsenal thumped West Ham 3-0, Manchester City failed to get a result from Burnley as they lost 0-1 away to open the game between them and the table toppers Chelsea to five points. 

Leicester City played 0-0 draw, Sunderland lost 0-4 to visiting Aston Villa, West Brom edge Stoke City 1-0while Crystal Palace were too good for Queens Park Rangers as it ended 3-1.

So Mourinho can complain about Sunderland's tactics against his Chelsea?

Jose Mourinho on Sunderland: ''Only one team tried to win from the beginning, the other team didn’t. They defended a lot and they defended well. Defending a lot and well is not a crime. It is a strategy and it was successful for them.''

The Bus manager himself complaining. Funny!

Arsenal struggle, Chelsea remain on atop EPL

Arsenal managed to secure a 2-2 draw after Danny Welbeck grabbed an equalizer for the Arsene Wenger tutored side against Hull city at the Emirates.

Chelsea pulled a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in a game that saw both sides end with 10-men but the Blues remain on top of the Premier League with 22 points.

Oscar's superb free-kick put the Blues ahead before Cesc Fabregas doubled the lead in the second half, while Fraizer Campbell scored for Crystal Palace.

Sunderland were the weeping boys of the weekend after they conceded a total of 8 goals on away soil to Southampton, while Manchester City wallop Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 with Sergio Aguero scoring all four goals in the encounter.

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The Struggle continues as Sunderland hold Manchester United to a draw

Manchester United managed to share points from their second premier league match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

United had gone ahead through Juan Mata in the 17th minute but the lead was short-lived when Jack Rodwell levelled before half time.

Red devils' new manager Louis Van Gaal admitted that his side was suffered from lack of confidence and that cost them to share the spoils.

Van Gaal said: “One point, that is not good enough for Manchester United.

''We lost a lot of balls in situations where I don’t expect it. We were dominating without creating chances. That is disappointing.

''I think that is down to the confidence. The play was much better in the United States [in pre-season].

''We have to improve but it takes time. You can never say how long it will take. If you win the next game, then confidence is coming back.''

 

It could be recalled that United were beaten at home in their opening game of the season 1-2 by Swansea.

Chelsea Beaten as Sunderland end Mourinho's unbeaten Stamford Bridge Record

Records have it that Chelsea Manager Jose mourinho has had a 77-match unbeaten record at the Stamford Bridge, it suddenly came to an end after his side lost to Sunderland 1-2 in a Premier League maTh on Saturday.

Fabio Borini scored a late penalty, as Sunderland dented Chelsea’s title ambitions as they trail Liverpool on the standings.

Samuel Eto’o volleyed home from a corner kick, Sunderland had other ideas and they quickly levelled through Connor Wickham.

The Black Cats were awarded a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta seemed to foul Jozy Altidore in the area. Borini stepped up and coolly slotted the ball home, as Gus Poyet’s men continue their fight to escape relegation.

Other results for Sat 19 Apr 2014
Chelsea 1 - 2 Sunderland
Aston Villa 0 - 0 Southampton
Cardiff 1 - 1 Stoke
Newcastle 1 - 2 Swansea
West Ham 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
Spurs 3 - 1 Fulham

Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-1 to lift Capital One Cup

May be it was just a case of once beaten twice shy?  

PHOTO: Twitter/@DavidNieto17k

With Manchester City trailing Sunderland by a lone goal already, becoming like what struck them about a year ago when they (City) were beaten by Wigan Athletic to win the Carling.... They don't want to remember.

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Yaya Toure, Nasri and Navas to the rescue as City eventually saw off Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Congratulations City!