EPL game week 8: Roundup, results, team of the week

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Bengaluru, Oct 18: The North-West derby marked the end of English Premier League game week 8 as Manchester United and Liverpool managed a drab 0-0 draw last night.

Fans witnessed some really exciting matches this game week. It all started with Antonio Conte's Chelsea taking on defending champions Leicester City. Chelsea thrashed the Foxes 3-0 to move up the league table.

Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Victor Moses were on target as the Blues picked up a comfortable and convincing win over Claudio Ranieri's men.

Arsenal took Swansea City and managed to beat them 3-2 to continue their good run of form in the league. Theo Walcott's dream run continued as he scored a brace and birthday boy Mesut Ozil netted the third goal.

Arsenal displayed domination but were unlucky to concede to goals.

League leaders Manchester City once again failed to pick up 3 points as they managed a 1-1 draw against Everton. Sergio Aguero missed a penalty in the game which meant the Cityzens went winless for a straight second game in the Premier League.

AFC Bournemouth were the surprise package of the week as they routed Hull City 6-1. Eddie Howe's men were simply outstanding and outclassed their opponents with ease.

Here are all the results from game week 8

Chelsea FC 3-0 Leicester City

Arsenal 3-2 Swansea City

West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Stoke City 2-0 Sunderland

AFC Bournemouth 6-1 Hull City

Manchester City 1-1 Everton

Crystal Palace 0-1 West Ham United

Middlesbrough 0-1 Watford

Southampton 3-1 Burnley FC

Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United

Team of the Week

Formation: 3-5-2

Goalkeeper: David De Gea

Defenders: Antonio Valencia, Simon Francis, Charlie Daniels

Midfielders: Theo Walcott, Joe Allen, N'Golo Kante, Mesut Ozil, Eden Hazard

Strikers: Charlie Austin, Diego Costa

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