Arsenal bounce back, Chelsea and City win again
Saturday, December 13, 2014
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Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla scored two each as Arsenal FC returned to winning ways in the Premier League, while Chelsea FC and Manchester City FC marched on at the summit.
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• Olivier Giroud scores twice as Arsenal FC dispatch Newcastle United FC 4-1.
• French forward scores either side of half-time as Santi Cazorla takes tally to three in two outings.
• Alexis Sanchez involved in 11 of Arsenal's last 17 Premier League goals - seven goals, four assists.
• Leaders Chelsea FC returned to winning ways in the Premier League with 2-0 home success.
• Eden Hazard and Diego Costa on target for hosts against ten-man Hull City.
• Blues maintain 100% home record; Tom Huddlestone sent off for visitors.
• Frank Lampard registers his 175th Premier League goal as Manchester City FC triumph 1-0 at rock-bottom Leicester City FC.
• Sky Blues record seventh consecutive victory in all competitions; hosts winless in 11.
• Fourth-placed West Ham United FC held 1-1 at Sunderland AFC.
• Ashley Barnes scores crucial goal against Southampton FC as Burnley FC climb out of the bottom three.
• West Bromwich Albion FC midfielder Craig Gardner notches only goal against former club Aston Villa FC.
• Crystal Palace FC held 1-1 at home by Stoke City FC.
Elsewhere
Liga: Barcelona held at Getafe
Bundesliga: Bayern extend lead
Serie A: Lazio up to third
Ligue 1: Bordeaux drop points