Today’s Premier League fixture list didn’t hold much hope for thrilling, seat of the pants football. And it lived up to its billing perfectly.
Just 3 goals were scored in the 3.00 kick offs, while the early game between Manchester City and Hull was a relative goal bonanza with 2 goals for the home side. Kolo Toure and Alvaro Negredo were the scorers for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
It was over an hour into the 3.00 pm games before a goal was scored.
Norwich defeated Southampton 1-0, thanks to a Nathan Redmond goal.
Newcastle had Hatem Ben Arfa to thank, as he struck the winner against Fulham.
Jermaine Pennant was the hero for Stoke, as The Potters took a 1-0 win from their game with West Ham, at Upton Park.
Crystal Palace play host to Sunderland in the evening kick off.
Premier League results
Manchester City 2-0 Hull
Norwich 1-0 Southampton
West Ham 0-1 Stoke City
Cardiff 0-0 Everton
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