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2020-21 Premier League: Week 16 Roundup

Liverpool head into 2021 sat atop of the Premier League after a packed festive midweek round of fixtures to round off 2020.

Jurgen Klopp’s Reds found themselves held to a goalless draw at Newcastle as the Reds find themselves with a three point lead at the top of the table.

Manchester United climbed to second after Marcus Rashford smashed in a 93rd minute winner to defeat Wolves in a scrappy encounter at Old Trafford.

Harvey Barnes’ late strike saw Leicester go third following a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace, in which Wilfried Zaha volleyed the Eagles in front via an one-two with Andros Townsend.

Everton consequently slipped to fourth after their match against Manchester City at Goodison Park was postponed just four hours ahead of kick-off, as a result of positive Coronavirus cases within City’s squad.

Anwar El Ghazi’s fourth goal in three games cancelled out Oliver Giroud’s headed opener as Aston Villa came from behind to hold Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, placing the Villains fifth and Frank Lampard’s Blues sixth in the table.

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Down in the relegation zone, Ben Mee’s header clinched victory for Burnley in a tense encounter against Sheffield United as the latter finish 2020 at the foot of the top flight.

West Brom remain second-bottom after Romaine Sawyers’ ninth-minute backpass own goal paved the way for Leeds to romp to a 5-0 away win at The Hawthorns, with Ezgjan Alioski, Jack Harrison, Rodrigo and Raphinha rounding off a dominant result.

Fulham stay just inside the relegation zone after their trip to Tottenham Hotspur was postponed, owing to a Coronavirus outbreak amongst the Cottagers.

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Elsewhere, Brighton sit just two points outside the relegation zone after Alexandre Lacazette scored a 66th minute winner, gifting Arsenal their first Premier League away win over the Seagulls at the Amex.

Finally, Southampton and West Ham round out the top ten in ninth and tenth respectively after contesting a goalless draw at St Mary’s Stadium.

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