Five things we learnt from match-day 26

1. Sunderland 2 Vs Manchester United 1: United need Jose MourinhoManchester United fell to another defeat, this time to Sunderland and it is now clear that they need Jose Mourinho.

Many may reference Mourinho's ill fated final months at Chelsea, but lets not take anything away from the Portuguese, he's still remains one of the finest coaches in world football.

United are not going anywhere with Louis van Gaal; I think everyone agrees with that now. Their fumbling neighbours will be less worried courtesy of Pep Guardiola's coming in the summer. United however are still uncertain if Van Gaal is leaving or will be staying to complete his three-year-deal.

We all know Mourinho is interested in the United job, he has always been and he has reportedly held talks Ed Woodward. At this stage, with Guardiola coming to City, Manchester United need to bring in Mourinho or risk going into oblivion.

2. Chelsea 5 Vs Newcastle United 1: Hiddink steadying the ship

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Since replacing Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, Guus Hiddink remain unbeaten in 13 games and it's a sign of the tremendous job he us doing at Stamford Bridge.

The calamitous Mourinho time at the club has been replaced by a calmer and more fatherly Hiddink which is getting the results. Forget the slightly improved results. Chelsea still remain almost this same as they were under Mourinho, what is different now is that the players are playing with a lot more freedom that they did before.

Hiddink has come in to steady the ship for Chelsea and that's all he needs to do before a new manager can come in for a greater purpose.

3. Arsenal 2 Vs Leicester City 1: Gunners closest to title

Arsenal needed a late goal from Danny Welbeck to grab the crucial three points against Leicester City. It seems it is a three horse race now to the title with Tottenham joining the party with a win away at Manchester City.

Arsenal should have it easy winning the league if they want to win it. They have the bigger squad, better players and a more experienced manager out of the three teams going for the title. It all depends on how they manage themselves and their schedule. Should they sacrifice the Champions League for the Premier League and the FA Cup? Do they stand a chance against BARCELONA? If they stand any chance should they ignore it and focus on the Premier League and the FA Cup? These are answers only Arsene Wenger can answer and his answers are very crucial to Arsenal's title chances.

4. Arsenal 2 Vs Leicester City 1: My fears for the Foxes

It's been a fairy tale season for Leicester City. After match-day 26 the Foxes are on top of the league. This is not something they even dreamt of. But challenging for the Premier League can be so demanding and tiring. The psychological charge that comes along with can also be excruciating.

The way Leicester City lost the game at the dearth of the game can be the start of the crashing of a 'weak' title challenge.

Remember how miserable Arsenal were in 2008 after they conceded a last minute penalty against Birmingham City in 2008. The Gunners were leading the Premier League table at that point but were overtaken by Manchester United.

That is my fear for Leicester City; but if they can remain resolute we could be in for one of the biggest shockers in world football.

5. Manchester City 1 Vs Tottenham 2: City waiting for Guardiola while Spurs can dream

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City have now lost consecutive home Premier League games to Premier League title rivals, Leicester City and Tottenham. It seems the whole club from the manager to the players are waiting for Guardiola to resume as coach of City.

The players looked disinterested in the game. Just look at how Kelechi Iheanacho was left alone to celebrate his equaliser alone. Something is not right at City, maybe it was a bad idea to announce Pep Guardiola arrival so soon. Tottenham can now dream of winning the Premier League. Some difficult away fixtures awaits them, but at least they can start dreaming.