Martinelli’s the man and coronavirus confusion – Premier League talking points

Manchester City are three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

The Premier League saw its fixture list decimated by coronavirus over the weekend.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the talking points from the latest action.

Clarity is needed over coronavirus

Chelsea were unhappy their request to call off Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Wolves was rejected by the Premier League. It came after five games were called off on Saturday because of Covid-19 outbreaks. There is a meeting between clubs and the Premier League on Monday and managers certainly want more information on the current situation and where the line in the sand is for postponements.

Martinelli can fill the Aubameyang gap

Leeds United v Arsenal – Premier League – Elland Road — Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli grabbed two goals at Leeds. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Manchester City are just warming up

They had a helping hand from Newcastle’s awful defending but ruthless Manchester City continue to send out title warnings with a 4-0 win at the Magpies. With just Gabriel Jesus as a recognised striker, Pep Guardiola’s side are cruising and looking ominous. Kevin De Bruyne has barely been fit for the majority of the first half of the season and, with the Belgian now slipping into gear, it sends a message to the rest of their title rivals.

VAR still leaves unanswered questions

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — Harry Kane was only booked for a foul on Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson. (Adam Davy/PA)

Goal-shy Wolves teeter between positives and negatives

Wolves are evolving under Bruno Lage and it remains positive at Molineux, but they need to find goals. They have scored just 13 times in 18 games – only rock-bottom Norwich have less – but sit eighth. Imagine what they could do if they can find the net. Only Manchester City and Chelsea have a better defence than Wolves, who have conceded just 14, but in order to win games they need to score.