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1 VAN DE BEEK PROVES DOUBTERS WRONG
Midfielder Donny van de Beek showed what his parent club Manchester United were missing with a dominant display in Everton's 3-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday.
Making his first start since joining on loan, the Dutchman was a calming presence in midfield, contributing on both sides of the pitch with key tackles and playing a part in Seamus Coleman's opener.
"I brought him because of his talent in terms of his play, his intelligence and his work ethic. He gave us a sense of calm and he linked the play," Everton manager Frank Lampard said after his first league win.
2 HOWE'S NEWCASTLE ON THE UP
Newcastle United's bid for survival received another boost when they beat Aston Villa 1-0 to notch their third consecutive league victory, moving four points clear of the drop zone.
Kieran Trippier's deflected free-kick sealed victory for Newcastle, who in truth created little.
"In the last three games, they've not been fluid footballing performances, but it's been very disciplined and hard-working," manager Eddie Howe said.
3 CONTE UNABLE TO ROUSE SPURS
Sunday's 2-0 home loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers was Tottenham Hotspur's third league defeat in a row, after manager Antonio Conte started his stint with a nine-match unbeaten league run.
"I am telling you from my arrival that we have to struggle every game... have to try to work to build again," Conte said.
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