Lampard scores against his former team, Premier League Day 5 Results
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'Undefeated' Chelsea lead the English Premier League despite 1-1 draw against Manchester City
Matchday 5 in English Premier League ended on Sunday with defending English Premier League winners, Manchester City hosting league leaders Chelsea at City of Manchester Stadium yesterday ending in a draw.
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard rescued a point for Manchester City with his 85th minute volley which canceled out a 71st minute far post finish by Chelsea's German forward Andre Schurrle. Lampard, a Chelsea legend, started the game on the bench, but came on in the 78th minute.
In another Sunday showdown, Manchester United suffered a shocking defeat in the hands of Leicester City with 5-3.
The "Red Devils" could not secure the win despite being 3-1 ahead. Leicester City roared back in a 21st minute span in the second half by scoring four goals against their opponents.
Scorers for Manchester United were Robin van Persie, Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera. Leicester City won the game thanks to the goals scored by Leonardo Ulloa (2), David Nugent, Esteban Cambiasso and Jamie Vardy.
London club Arsenal eased past Aston Villa 3-0 at Villa Park in the English Premier League on Saturday.
The away team Arsenal took the lead when German attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil finished one-on-one after receiving a through-ball in the 32nd minute making this goal his first in the league this season.
One minute later, the Gunners' forward Danny Welbeck, who was assisted by his teammate Ozil with a cross, found the net from close range: 2-0. In the 35th minute, Aston Villa's French defender Aly Cissokho scored an own goal, bringing the score to 3-0.
Arsenal dictated the tempo of the play in the remaining time, ending Aston Villa's four-match unbeaten run in the league.
Top scorers in English Premier League are as follows:
Diego Costa (Chelsea) 7 goals
Leonardo Ulloa (Leicester City) 5 goals
Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Nathan Dyer (Swansea City), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Steven Naismith (Everton), Nikica Jelavic (Hull City), Graziano Pelle (Southampton) and Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton) 3 goals
Results of the week are as follows:
Queens Park Rangers 2-2 Stoke City
Aston Villa 0-3 Arsenal
Burnley 0-0 Sunderland
Newcastle United 2-2 Hull City
Swansea City 0-1 Southampton
West Ham United 3-1 Liverpool
Leicester City 5-3 Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 West Bromwich Albion
Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea
Everton 2-3 Crystal Palace
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard rescued a point for Manchester City with his 85th minute volley which canceled out a 71st minute far post finish by Chelsea's German forward Andre Schurrle. Lampard, a Chelsea legend, started the game on the bench, but came on in the 78th minute.
In another Sunday showdown, Manchester United suffered a shocking defeat in the hands of Leicester City with 5-3.
The "Red Devils" could not secure the win despite being 3-1 ahead. Leicester City roared back in a 21st minute span in the second half by scoring four goals against their opponents.
Scorers for Manchester United were Robin van Persie, Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera. Leicester City won the game thanks to the goals scored by Leonardo Ulloa (2), David Nugent, Esteban Cambiasso and Jamie Vardy.
London club Arsenal eased past Aston Villa 3-0 at Villa Park in the English Premier League on Saturday.
The away team Arsenal took the lead when German attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil finished one-on-one after receiving a through-ball in the 32nd minute making this goal his first in the league this season.
One minute later, the Gunners' forward Danny Welbeck, who was assisted by his teammate Ozil with a cross, found the net from close range: 2-0. In the 35th minute, Aston Villa's French defender Aly Cissokho scored an own goal, bringing the score to 3-0.
Arsenal dictated the tempo of the play in the remaining time, ending Aston Villa's four-match unbeaten run in the league.
Top scorers in English Premier League are as follows:
Diego Costa (Chelsea) 7 goals
Leonardo Ulloa (Leicester City) 5 goals
Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Nathan Dyer (Swansea City), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Steven Naismith (Everton), Nikica Jelavic (Hull City), Graziano Pelle (Southampton) and Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton) 3 goals
Results of the week are as follows:
Queens Park Rangers 2-2 Stoke City
Aston Villa 0-3 Arsenal
Burnley 0-0 Sunderland
Newcastle United 2-2 Hull City
Swansea City 0-1 Southampton
West Ham United 3-1 Liverpool
Leicester City 5-3 Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 West Bromwich Albion
Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea
Everton 2-3 Crystal Palace
