Barclays Premier League Table: 2016 EPL Roundup After Week 37 Saturday Results

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Sunderland’s Premier League survival plight was handed a monumental boost on Saturday after the Black Cats leapfrogged above north-east rivals Newcastle United following a 3-2 comeback win over Chelsea.

The Magpies could only clinch a 0-0 stalemate in their visit to Aston Villa, meaning they could be relegated as early as Wednesday, when Sunderland play host to Everton at the Stadium of Light.

Meanwhile, West Ham United suffered their first home Premier League defeat since August, falling 4-1 to Swansea City in their second-to-last match at Upton Park.

Manchester United’s earlier 1-0 win at Norwich City means the Hammers’ Champions League hopes look all but over, with Juan Mata sealing a slim victory for the Red Devils at Carrow Road in the early kick-off.

Crystal Palace also booked their first league win in almost a month after downing Stoke City 2-1, while Bournemouth hit back from a goal down to draw 1-1 against West Bromwich Albion.

Read on for a roundup of the biggest Week 37 headlines, complete with a breakdown of Saturday’s results and the latest Premier League standings.

 

Hammers Top-Four Hopes Shattered

With a Tuesday fixture against Manchester United seemingly on their mind, West Ham came unglued on Saturday. Goals from Wayne Routledge, Andre Ayew, Ki Sung-yueng and Bafetimbi Gomis sealed a dramatic win for Swansea.

To the Welsh outfit’s credit, they were well …

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