Premier League Round up- Round 31

The Premier League has just one game left in the 31st round of fixtures. Here is a roundup of all the weekend's action.

Chelsea remain 7 points clear at the top of the table after a 3-1 win at Bournemouth. An Adam Smith own goal was added to by Eden Hazard and a superb free-kick from Marocs Alonso. Bournemouth however, did cause Chelsea problems and scored through the in-form Josh King.

Tottenham remain second after a comprehensive win over Watford for the second time this season. Goals from Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Son gave Spurs a 3-0 half-time lead. Son added a second goal in the second half as Spurs keep up their title charge.

Liverpool reamin 3rd in the table after coming from behind to beat Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium. John Walters who always scores against Liverpool put Stoke ahead. Philipe Coutinho levelled for Liverpool before a Firmino rocket won the game for the Reds.

Manchester City are just 2 points behind Liverpool after they beat Hull 3-1 at the Etihad. Sergio Aguero scored his 17th goal of the season either side of an Elmohamdy own goal and an rare goal for Fabian Delph. Hull pulled one back through Ranocciha. They remain 2 points clear of the relegation places.

Everton have now won 7 home games on the spin after a 4-2 win over the Champions Leicester they are now level on points with Arsenal.

Sunderland look destined for the Championship after another defeat this time losing 3-0 to Manchester United Zlatan, Mkhitaryan, and Rashford with the goals that keep United in the hunt for the top four.

Southampton moved into the top half of the table after winning 1-0 at West Brom, Jordy Clasie scored his first Premier League goal to give the Saints all 3 points.

West Ham eased their Relegation fears with a win over Swansea which keeps them in the relegation places 2 points from safety.

Middlesbrough are also on the verge of relegation after a 0-0 draw with Burnley who are yet to win away from this season.

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