EPL Results: Saturday's Week 14 Scores, Updated 2016 Premier League Table
Chelsea made a statement of intent on their visit to Manchester City on Saturday, deconstructing the Sky Blues in a convincing 3-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Gary Cahill's own-goal gave City the advantage at half-time, but second-half strikes from Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard wrapped up the surprise victory.
A huge brawl ensued at the end of the game as a horror tackle on David Luiz by Sergio Aguero saw the managers and bench spill over the touchline—with the Argentina striker seeing a red card.
Fernandinho was also given his marching orders in the melee as he raised his hands to Cesc Fabregas.
West Ham United collapsed in their home match against Arsenal. The Gunners collected a 5-1 victory as Alexis Sanchez bagged a hat-trick, lifting themselves to second spot.
Tottenham Hotspur found their best performance value against Swansea City, winning 5-0 at home as the Welsh side folded.
Champions Leicester City continued their run of concerning form, losing 2-1 at Sunderland, with the Black Cats grabbing vital points to move off the bottom.
Crystal Palace broke their recent streak of failure, defeating Southampton in a comprehensive 3-0 display.
Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion beat Watford 3-1 at the Hawthorns, while Stoke City comfortably dispatched Burnley 2-0.
Here are Saturday's results, upcoming fixtures and latest standings:
| Saturday, Dec. 3 | Manchester City | 1-3 | Chelsea |
| Saturday, Dec. 3 | Crystal Palace | 3-0 | Southampton |
| Saturday, Dec. 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5-0 | Swansea City |
| Saturday, Dec. 3 | Stoke City | 2-0 | Burnley |
| Saturday, Dec. 3 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Leicester City |
| Saturday, Dec. 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 3-1 | Watford |
| Saturday, Dec. 3 | West Ham United | 1-5 | Arsenal |
| Sunday, Dec. 4 | Bournemouth | TBD | Liverpool |
| Sunday, Dec. 4 | Everton | TBD | Manchester United |
| Monday, Dec. 5 | Middlesbrough | TBD | Hull City |
| 1 | Chelsea | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 11 | 21 | 34 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 31 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | Tottenham | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 27 |
| 6 | West Bromwich Albion | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| 7 | Manchester United | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 20 |
| 8 | Everton | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 19 |
| 9 | Stoke | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 19 |
| 10 | Watford | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 18 |
| 11 | Southampton | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 17 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 15 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 14 |
| 14 | Burnley | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 23 | -11 | 14 |
| 15 | Leicester | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -7 | 13 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 12 |
| 17 | West Ham | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 29 | -14 | 12 |
| 18 | Sunderland | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 24 | -10 | 11 |
| 19 | Hull | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 28 | -17 | 11 |
| 20 | Swansea | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 9 |
Saturday Recap
Chelsea produced a clinical display of counter-attacking football at the Etihad at lunchtime, as they crushed City after falling behind to Pep Guardiola's men.
The hosts were in control throughout the first half, with Chelsea attempting to soak up multiple waves of attack from City.
An own goal from Cahill on the stroke of half-time broke the deadlock, as the England international failed to deal with Jesus Navas' deadly cross.
However, the Blues appeared refreshed after the half-time interval, and Conte's men were motivated and forceful, battling back with purpose.
Costa was a thorn in the side, manhandling John Stones—and the young defender had no answer as the striker exerted his will in the final third.
The Spaniard struck on the hour mark as the Blues picked the lock, and City suddenly looked vulnerable and nervous.
The home side continued to have the majority of the ball as they searched for the lead once again, but Chelsea were more comfortable in their own skin as they broke from deep on countless occasions.
Conte wildly celebrated after 70 minutes; an energetic run by Willian was rewarded with a beautiful finish from the Brazilian.
City were discombobulated, and Guardiola was clearly upset with his team as they lost their discipline and threat.
Hazard wrapped up the points in the final minute. The Belgian carried the ball through City's half of the pitch, finishing in style in front of the travelling Chelsea supporters.
Aguero played the final note of the symphony. The striker launched himself through the air to clatter Luiz in a sickening challenge.
The incident triggered a full-scale battle on the touchline, and the hosts lost two players to red cards.
The victory sees Chelsea move four points clear at the top of the division before Liverpool play Bournemouth on Sunday.
City's official Twitter feed noted Guardiola's humble and balanced assessment after the game:
Arsenal were at their devastating best as they hammered West Ham at the Olympic Stadium in east London.
The Gunners are unbeaten the league in 13 matches as they beat their London rivals 5-1.
Mesut Ozil got Arsene Wenger's men off to the perfect start after 24 minutes, and Sanchez hit the net three times in succession to bury the hosts.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain finished with aplomb, six minutes from time, as the England international rubbed salt in the wounds.
Spurs were ruthless when they welcomed Swansea to White Hart Lane, ripping the south Wales team to shreds in a 5-0 win.
Late first-half goals from Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min gave Tottenham a commanding lead. Kane grabbed his second after 49 minutes, and Christian Eriksen completed the display with a rare brace.
Leicester once again collapsed as their title defence falters. The Foxes were defeated by bottom side Sunderland, losing 2-1.
There were victories for Crystal Palace, West Brom and Stoke, defeating Southampton, Watford and Burnley, respectively.
Conte will be delighted with the level reached by his players against City, and it is back to the drawing board for Guardiola.
His team lack a plan B in their arsenal, and the Blues' patience was rewarded as they allowed City to leave space in midfield due to their continued high press.
Guardiola will point to his team's early dominance in the match, but Conte's game plan was executed to perfection as they took maximum points.
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