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5 Things We Learned From Premier League Week 15

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Week 15 of the Premier League saw Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea lose. Manchester United did not score a goal again. With an opportunity to make a statement during the packed holiday season, none of these teams put a positive foot forward.

Here is what else we learned.

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5. Defending Will Be Manchester City's Downfall

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It may be the absence of Vincent Kompany, but Manchester City cannot defend. Opponents know to go right at the center backs for City. They are a quality side with great offensive talent, but until they learn to defend as a team, they are not a title contender.

It may be the absence of Vincent Kompany, but Manchester City cannot defend. Opponents know to go right at the center backs for City. They are a quality side with great offensive talent, but until they learn to defend as a team, they are not a title contender.

4. Dele Alli's Star Continues To Rise

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Alli continues to impress for Tottenham. He is in the conversation for breakout star of the year. In front of Roy Hodgson he scored a goal and showed his brilliance on the ball. Hodgson hopes he can perform at that high level for many years for England.

Alli continues to impress for Tottenham. He is in the conversation for breakout star of the year. In front of Roy Hodgson he scored a goal and showed his brilliance on the ball. Hodgson hopes he can perform at that high level for many years for England.

3. Teams Still Have To Work Against Supposedly Inferior Opponents

Liverpool have been playing well, especially on the road. That came to an abrupt end at Newcastle as they were unable to connect passes to build any attack. Their movement was poor and the quality through the midfield was subpar. Jurgen Klopp made a couple poor decisions and the players did not execute.

2. Xherdan Shaqiri Has Life

Shaqiri has been underwhelming since joining Stoke. After shining at the World Cup last year, he has been a missing man. However, this weekend's performance was impressive. Shaqiri had two brilliant assists and bossed the game against Manchester City.

1. Discussion of Jose Mourinho's Job Security Is Not Going Away

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Bournemouth knocked off Chelsea this week in what was Chelsea's 10th loss of the season across all competitions. Mourinho and his squad could be bounced from the Champions League this week as well. That could be the end for Mourinho, who has seemed a little lost in the last month. His demeanor has changed significantly this year as he tries to find a way out of the mess he helped create.

Bournemouth knocked off Chelsea this week in what was Chelsea's 10th loss of the season across all competitions. Mourinho and his squad could be bounced from the Champions League this week as well. That could be the end for Mourinho, who has seemed a little lost in the last month. His demeanor has changed significantly this year as he tries to find a way out of the mess he helped create.

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