ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol addresses his top five takeaways from all of Saturday’s action in the Premier League.

Aston Villa easily advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 6-1 win at Crewe Alexandra. To watch the Carabao Cup sign up to ESPN+.

Wesley opened the scoring for Aston Villa and Anwar El-Ghazi sealed the deal, in a 2-0 victory over Everton at Villa Park.
Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been included in Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad, while Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been recalled.
Uncapped Wan-Bissaka left Crystal Palace to join United in a deal worth £50 million this summer and has promptly earned his first call up, as has Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, who has scored twice this season following his loan spell at Derby.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has been included an England squad for the first…

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Tyrone Mings says online racist abuse got worse after his stamp on Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Tyrone Mings has revealed the extent of the racist abuse he regularly receives on social media.
The Bournemouth defender says he has received thousands of racist posts online, and has hit out at how that can be allowed to continue.
Mings received a retrospective five-match suspension for stamping on Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in March last year, and has revealed online abuse hit new heights afterwards.
“Clearly people think they can get away with things on social media that they…

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Craig Burley and Mark Donaldson react to the FA’s decision to charge Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings for violent conduct.

Craig Burley and Mark Donaldson react to the FA’s decision to charge Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings for violent conduct.

Jose Mourinho has insisted Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not cry over incidents on the pitch.
Bournemouth will contest Tyrone Mings’ alleged violent conduct charge and the Football Association’s recommendation that he serves a longer ban, the Press Association has reported.
Mings and Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic were charged on Monday over incidents in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

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The Bournemouth defender’s left boot landed on the head of Ibrahimovic before the Manchester United player’s elbow struck him in the face in an incident moments later.
Announcing the charges,…

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Ten-man Bournemouth held Man United to a draw in an action-packed game at Old Trafford.

Ten-man Bournemouth earned their first-ever point at Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho has insisted Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not cry over incidents on the pitch.

Man United boss Jose Mourinho opts to not delve into the on-field incidents involving Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings.

Craig Burley says Man United’s tough draw with Bournemouth is an indictment of being too reliant on Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings have been charged with alleged violent conduct by the Football Association following separate incidents during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Bournemouth on Saturday.
The pair clashed shortly before half-time, with Mings seen to stamp on Ibrahimovic’s head before the striker then caught his opponent with his elbow. Neither player was dismissed by referee Kevin Friend during the game.
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Jose Mourinho has insisted Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not cry over incidents on the pitch.

Ex-Premier League referee Keith Hackett has slammed match official Kevin Friend’s performance in the Manchester United versus Bournemouth game as the poorest showing this season.
United played out a 1-1 draw against the Cherries, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruing a missed penalty in the 72nd minute that gave the visitors a valuable point.

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Bournemouth’s Andrew Surman was sent off just before half-time — Friend cautioned the defender without realising he was already on a yellow card — when he confronted…

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English Premier League: Artur Boruc (72′) Manchester United 1-1 Bournemouth

Man United boss Jose Mourinho opts to not delve into the on-field incidents involving Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Tyrone Mings.
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney said his side had been left frustrated after they were held 1-1 by out-of-form Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday.
United had 20 shots in the game, seven on target, and although Marcos Rojo opening the scoring they were pegged back when Josh King struck from the penalty spot shortly before the break.

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And they missed a great chance to win the game in the second half when Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw his penalty stopped by Artur Boruc.
Rooney told Sky Sports:…

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West Brom maintained their first-half lead to hold off Bournemouth 2-1 at the Hawthorns.

English Premier League: Gareth McAuley (22′) West Brom 2-1 Bournemouth

English Premier League: Craig Dawson (10′) West Brom 1-1 Bournemouth

English Premier League: Josh King (5′) West Brom 0-1 Bournemouth
It was another defeat for Bournemouth and the south coast side have now picked up just two points since their victory over Swansea on Dec. 31. The Cherries remain a comfortable five points above the drop zone but they still need a few more wins before confirming their Premier League status for next season. However, it’s difficult to see where the next three points are going to come from as performances of late have been very poor.  

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Ryan Fraser is continuing to grow in stature under…

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Janusz Michallik delves into the latest January transfer rumours, featuring Sami Khedira’s potential move to NYCFC.

Bournemouth have endured a dismal start to 2017 so far. They have conceded three goals in three consecutive games and have also failed to win, but fans will be hoping a return to the Vitality Stadium to host Watford on Jan. 21 will bring better luck.
Their opponents have suffered equally bad form and have not won in the Premier League since their 3-2 victory over Everton on Dec. 10. The Hornets have also scored just two goals in their last six outings which will be a pleasing statistic for Eddie…

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