Talking points from the Premier League weekend:
Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool served up a festive classic on Sunday but sadly it was referee Paul Tierney and VAR that dominated the post-match analysis.Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was infuriated by several decisions that went against his side in a 2-2 draw and with some justification.
Earlier in the day, Newcastle United were denied what looked like a penalty when Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson appeared to foul Ryan Fraser -- a decision pundit Alan Shearer described as "disgusting". During their stroll to the title last season they put together a 15-game winning streak and the way they are playing at the moment, few would bet against them matching that.
The 20-year-old Martinelli produced two clinical finishes in a 4-1 win at Leeds United, following his goal against West Ham in midweek, and looks set for an extended run in the side.Chelsea had no cutting edge for the second match in a row as they drew 0-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers and slipped six points behind Manchester City following two wins in their last seven games, putting them in danger of dropping out of the title race.
Chelsea have struggled up front without Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi, who have tested positive for COVID, and Kai Havertz through illness. They are not absences for the knocks and niggles that usually sideline players.Newcastle United's drubbing by Manchester City highlighted the main problems Eddie Howe must solve if his team are to stay up - the defence is as porous as the attack is toothless.
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