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5 Takeaways From EPL Week 13

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5 Takeaways From EPL Week 13

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After a great weekend of Barclays Premier League action, these are five things we learned from the contests.

5. Manchester City Won't Be Ignored

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5. Manchester City Won't Be Ignored

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After a relatively slow start to the campaign, Manchester City are starting to demonstrate their Barclays Premier League winning form from last season. With Yaya Toure returning to his spectacular form and Sergio Aguero scoring goals for fun, Manchester City will push Chelsea for the Premier League title this season.

4. Goal Decision System Is Absolutely Necessary

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4. Goal Decision System Is Absolutely Necessary

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Anyone who witnessed the goal Chris Smalling scored against Hull City will agree, the Goal Decision System is a must have for all professional soccer leagues. The human eye could not determine in real-time whether or not the ball had crossed the line. With one look at the watch, the referee can determine if the goal should be given.

3. Manchester United Are Back

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3. Manchester United Are Back

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Manchester United are in the midst of a three-game winning streak. Since the loss to Manchester City, United have not lost and currently sit fourth in the Barclays Premier League table. Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Hull City, Manchester United are starting to look like the Manchester United teams of several years ago.

2. Chelsea Will Go As Far As Diego Costa Can Carry Them

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2. Chelsea Will Go As Far As Diego Costa Can Carry Them

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Chelsea struggled against Sunderland. The Black Cats held Chelsea scoreless for the first time in the Barclays Premier League this season. Diego Costa has been spectacular for Chelsea this season, but if he isn't scoring goals, Chelsea will struggle to find another consistent goal scorer.

1. Strikers At Liverpool Must Start Scoring

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1. Strikers At Liverpool Must Start Scoring

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Liverpool earned a much-needed three points against Stoke thanks in large part to Glen Johnson. The defender was able to score the only goal of the contest. In order for Liverpool to make a move up the Premier League table, they must start getting production from their strikers. Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Lazar Markovic must start contributing goals until Daniel Sturridge returns.

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