Premier League heroes and villains: Zaha, Mourinho, Klopp, Arter - and more

HEROES

Crystal Palace

Their 2-1 win at Chelsea might not have opened up the title race but it sure boosted the Eagles relegation worries. They had a huge number of heroes but Wayne Hennesey’s 11 saves, Mamadou Sakho’s heroics at the heart of defence but Wilfried’s Zaha’s goal, assist and general all-round brilliance really stood out.

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Craig Shakespeare

Quite literally a Shakesperian villain when he replaced everyone’s favourite Claudio Ranieri, Craig has now now become a Shakesperian hero buy becoming the first British manager to win his first four Premier League matches. He has also added a Champions League victory in their too. Jamie Vardy’s on fire again too. Watch out Atletico…

North London giants

Tottenham have cut Chelsea’s lead to seven points with a 2-0 win at home specialists Burnley while Arsenal twice came back from behind to draw 2-2 with Manchester City. Gunners fans might still have an issue with manager Arsene Wenger but they still have 10 matches left to claim a top four spot – and they trail fourth-placed City by seven points. For Spurs, Eric Dier was back to his best while for Arsenal, even Mesut Ozil reached a landmark with his 50^th assist for the club.

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Miguel Britos

The Watford man scored the goal that ended his side’s dodgy form and drove another giant nail into Sunderland’s coffin. The Black Cats can start to plan their trips to Burton, Fleetwood and Middlesbrough next season – but not Newcastle.

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VILLAINS

Jose Mourinho

With yet another two points dropped at Old Trafford, United boss Jose Mourinho was far from happy at reporter Conor McNamara’s question about it being an even match after United had enjoyed 76 per cent possession. The resulting churlish rant showed the Special One at his special worst – but given the inanity of the question, he did have a point.

Harry Arter

There are just seconds left as Bournemouth get a penalty to win a local rivals Southampton and almost certainly end their relegation fears. Up steps Cherries hero Harry Arter and drives the ball towards the top corner – of the stadium – and it’s still rising. Blame the pitch – Harry did.

Jurgen Klopp and Ronald Koeman

An ill-tempered Liverpool v Everton derby was not helped by clear friction between the two bosses. Klopp is still clearly unhappy that Koeman celebrated wildly for Southampton against his Reds last season while Koeman just HATES Klopp’s constant appeals to the match officials for justice. It’s a man’s game, he reminded us. He’s right of course, apart from women’s football.

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Swansea and Middlesbrough

Perhaps the most predictable drab 0-0 in the history of football – if this match had been a horse it would have been shot 20 minutes in to relieve everyone’s suffering. Possibly the worst match in the entire history of football.