Premier League update: Leicester returns to summit, Man City and Man United drop points

Jack Butland of Stoke City fails to stop the shot by Danny Drinkwater of Leicester City to allow the first goal to Leicester City at The King Power Stadium on January 23, 2016

Leicester City have returned to the top of the Premier League table after beating Stoke City 3-0. Second-placed Manchester City only managed a 2-2 draw at West Ham, while Manchester United slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Southampton. Meanwhile, Liverpool have moved up to seventh following their thrilling 5-4 victory at Norwich. In other games, Tottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 3-1, Aston Villa drew 0-0 at West Brom, fellow strugglers Newcastle lost 2-1 at Watford, and Sunderland drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.Everton host Swansea today, while Arsenal will aim to return to the summit when they play struggling title-holders Chelsea.

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