Before the clash between City and Liverpool , Arsenal took 3 points at West Ham (3-1 ) and temporarily took the lead in the championship, two points ahead of Chelsea, who defeated Swansea ( 1-0). Newcastle thrashed Stoke ( 5-1 ) with goals from Remy Gouffran and Cabaye .
Unable to win the last four games, the Arsenal players did their fans wait more than an hour Thursday to West Ham ( 3-1 ) prior to reassure them. Moving among London neighbors ailing , the Gunners were rushed to Upton Park and even led from the 46th minute before Theo Walcott does sound their alarm. Amazing , the Arsene Wenger failed to realize their opportunities in a first period they have mastered, and responded to score the heart of downbeat Hammers .
After the opener Carlton Cole ( 45th ) , who took advantage of a mistake by Szczesny , the Polish goalkeeper was troubled by Jarvis ( 51 ) and again Cole ( 55th ) . This is what popped up when Theo Walcott , author of equalization on a low shot poorly controlled by Adrian ( 67th ) yet impeccable so far. The diminutive striker went on to the first goal of the head of his career Championship ( 70th ) . Podolski , author of an excellent entry into the game, scored the third goal of the Gunners with a shot from outside the law ( 79th ) . With this success and pending clash between City and Liverpool ( 18.30) , Arsenal took the lead of the Championship.
Another double for Remy ( 10 goals this season) , Hazard decisive
Olivier Giroud partners are closely monitored - that is to say two points - by Chelsea, who defeated Swansea ( 1-0). Eden Hazard gave the victory to the Blues by scoring the only goal of the game. Meanwhile, the French Newcastle continued to play. They upgraded Stoke City ( 5-1) , reduced to nine from the 43rd after the expulsion of Whelan and Wilson. At this point of the game, the Magpies were 0-1 . But Loic Remy , who had just missed a penalty , equalized ( 44th ) . Yoann Gouffran ( 48th ), again Rémy ( 58 ) Cabaye (66th) and Cissé (82 sp) have widened the gap . Hatem Ben Arfa has not scored , but has stopped giving dizzy defenders .
However, Tottenham, now headed by Tim Sherwood , struggling to find his rhythm . Spurs were held in check by West Bromwich Albion ( 1-1). Olsson ( 38 ) responded to Eriksen ( 36th ) . That's now eight matches as partners Hugo Lloris have not kept their clean sheet . Another disappointment this Boxing Day , Everton was surprised at home by bottom club Sunderland ( 0-1). Ki scored the only goal of the match .
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