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The top four teams in the Premier League have put a little breathing room between the rest of the field after matchday 23. Also, goal scoring stayed at a high level to continue a trend from the last couple weeks, but five teams failed to score a goal.
The teams will get a little longer break with midweek games scheduled for February 2. Before that, here is a look back at some of the key lessons from week 23.
5. Small Margins Are Killing Newcastle
Credit: Getty Images5. Small Margins Are Killing Newcastle
Each of the last four road games have been losses by one goal for Newcastle. Watford secured the latest one-goal victory over Newcastle simply by converting their chances. Newcastle were better in many parts of the park, but failed to get a result and still sit in the relegation zone.
4. Andre Ayew Is Carrying Swansea
Credit: Getty Images4. Andre Ayew Is Carrying Swansea
Ayew scored the winning goal this weekend against Everton as the Swans managed to kill off the game in the second half despite having very little of the ball. He now has eight goals this season. In seven of the matches that Ayew has scored, Swansea have earned points. The big win moved Swansea four points clear of the relegation zone.
3. Jan Vertonghen's Injury Brings A Halt To EPL's Best Center Back Pairing
Credit: Getty Images3. Jan Vertonghen's Injury Brings A Halt To EPL's Best Center Back Pairing
Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld played every minute of the Premier League season together until the injury in the 74th minute this weekend. Tottenham have the lowest goal differential in the league, but that will be in jeopardy if Vertonghen is out for an extended period of time.
2. Sergio Aguero Is Fully Back
Credit: Getty Images2. Sergio Aguero Is Fully Back
Aguero scored two goals over the weekend and pulled off a masterful chip that ended up hitting the bar. He has four goals and two assists in his last four outings, and Aguero is a big reason why Manchester City are again title favorites for many.
1. Louis van Gaal Is One Step Closer To Getting Axed
Credit: Getty images1. Louis van Gaal Is One Step Closer To Getting Axed
Manchester United failed to score a goal and lost another one-goal game this weekend. The loss widened the gap to the top four teams and brought more rumors of van Gaal's possible dismissal. The team managed only one shot on target and only have two wins in their last seven home matches. The home crowd is turning against the team as van Gaal moves one step closer to looking for a new job.
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