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BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE 17/18: GAMEWEEK 4 REVIEW

 
   Britain's top dogs slugged it out this past weekend, and your bookies couldn't have seen what came. You're hearing me right, Jürgen's boyband were whacked 5-0 by a ruthlessManchester City at The Etihad. It's no longer a clean slate for José, and Arsène finally gets a win. The calendar hoodoo's ended for Harry, and Watford is in the top four. Not-too familiar a feeling eh, Mesut? Alvaro on head again, and Chelsea win again. Back to back champions?
José's post-match interview the reflection of his frustration as his side were held by a resilient Stoke side. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's double equaled Rashford's and Lukaku's strikes. The latter took his tally to four and top of the scoring charts so far. The Blue half of Manchester? Well, they're still in the Poznan mood after rubbishing not-so lucky Sadio Manè and Liverpool. Kun Agüero, Gab Jesus, and Leroy Sanè all on target for the Citizens. 11/12 season Déjà-Vu?

   Kane still cursed? You don't say. The Englishman hit two past Wayne's Merseysiders, with Christian Eriksen scoring in between the talisman's brace. Arsène finally has a win, thanks to That Guy Welbz and summer signing Alexandre Lacazette. You feel Alvaro will be left out? Think again. The Spaniard hit his third (and also via his head), as Chelsea earned maximum points at the King Power Stadium. Jamie Vardy's penalty leveled him on goals with Kun Agüero on the scoring (3 each). Brighton Hove & Albion hit their first goals in Premier League history, as new boy Pascal Groß hit two past a not-too solid West Brom. Chris Houghton having a party alright. Watford are in the top four (yeah dewax your ears Arsène) after Dutchman Daryl Janmaat sealed the points away at So'Ton with a clean hit from about 25 yards. His fellow countryman? He's received the A4 letter as his side lost again, this time at Turf Moor to Burnley). Jamaal Lascelles got all three points for Toon Army Newcastle away at Swansea. We await Javier Hernandez tonight as West Ham welcome brave newbies Huddersfield Town. Dave Wagner surely has a Ranieri pic somewhere in his purse.

   So yeah, we've seen a drubbing, we've seen José flinch finally, and we've seen a sack already. Arsène can't believe who's on his perch (how about you Pochettino)? Harry's back in business you bet. Isn't this the best league on the planet?

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