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Premier League Gameweek 19

Sunday, December 29

Leicester 0-2 Manchester City - FTEverton 0-2 Nottingham Forest - FTCrystal Palace 2-1 Southampton - FTTottenham 2-2 Wolves - FTFulham 2-2 Bournemouth - FTWest Ham 0-5 Liverpool - FT

Monday, December 30

Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea - FTAston Villa 2-2 Brighton - FTManchester United 0-2 Newcastle - FT

Wednesday, January 1

Brentford vs Arsenal - 5:30pm

30th Dec 2024, 22:51By Ciaran Wiseman

Gary Neville believes the challenge Ruben Amorim faces at Manchester United is 'far bigger' than he imagined.

The Portuguese has lost his last three Premier League matches.

It is United's worst run of league results for 45 years, dating back to 1979.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville admitted: "Worrying times for Manchester United and Ruben Amorim.

"He came in as a young manager and knew it was going to be a big job, but it is far bigger than he could have ever imagined."

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30th Dec 2024, 22:14By Ciaran Wiseman

Joelinton is refusing to get carried away despite Newcastle's fourth consecutive Premier League win.

The midfielder told Sky Sports: "There is still a long way to go but the team is improving.

"A good performance away from home today, three points, two goals, clean sheet.

We have to be humble and keep our feet on the ground because there is a long way to go."

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30th Dec 2024, 22:01By Ciaran Wiseman

Newcastle had Manchester United beaten in the opening half an hour at Old Trafford, says Gary Neville.

Eddie Howe's side scored twice in the first 20 minutes as they cruised to a 2-0 victory on Monday night.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville explained: "It's a great night for Newcastle.

"The win is fully deserved.

The first half an hour they were in blistering form.

"They have had some pain at Old Trafford in the past but those fans will travel back up north tonight really happy.

"They won the game in the first half hour and controlled it for the next 60 minutes."

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30th Dec 2024, 21:55By Ciaran Wiseman

Aston Villa and Brighton both have to settle for a point at Villa Park.

The visitors had taken the lead through Simon Adringra before Ollie Watkins equalised from the penalty spot.

Villa completed their turnaround just moments into the second half thanks to Morgan Rogers.

However, Tariq Lamptey snatched a late equaliser to steal a point for Brighton.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:53By Ciaran Wiseman

It's all over at Old Trafford and it's more unwanted history for Manchester United.

Their third consecutive league defeat matches a record dating back 45 years.

It is the first time since 1979 they have had such a run of results.

Meanwhile, Newcastle have won four in a row without conceding thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:46By Ciaran Wiseman

Ipswich have their first home win of the season in their final match of 2024.

Goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson were the difference at Portman Road.

It is their first victory over Chelsea since 1993.

Meanwhile, the Blues end the year with back-to-back defeats in a blow to their title hopes.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:41By Ciaran Wiseman

Still no return to action for Marcus Rashford.

Amorim makes another change with Antony introduced in place of Matthijs de Ligt.

However, Rashford remains amongst the substitutes on the bench on his return to the matchday squad.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:38By Ciaran Wiseman

Brighton are level at Villa Park through Tariq Lamptey.

The visitors had been piling on the pressure after falling behind just moments into the second half.

Fabian Hurzeler's substitutions have paid off as his side looks on course to rescue a point as it stands.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:32By Ciaran Wiseman

United go close again as Leny Yoro rises highest from a corner.

The substitute's near post header flashes across the face of goal before going narrowly wide.

Newcastle have controlled the ball for large spells of the second half but the hosts remain dangerous in the final third.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:24By Ciaran Wiseman

More changes from Ruben Amorim as he searches for a way back into the match.

A double change sees Leny Yoro and Alejandro Garnacho have both been introduced.

The pair come on for Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro in Amorim's latest roll of the dice.

Just under 25 minutes are remaining at Old Trafford.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:19By Ciaran Wiseman

United strike the post as they come the closest to scoring in the second half.

The hosts have enjoyed plenty more of the ball since the restart.

Harry Maguire thinks he has scored with a diving header only for the ball to bounce back off the woodwork.

Matthijs de Ligt's follow up effort is then blocked by Lewis Hall.

Meanwhile, Kieran Trippier has gone off after feeling his hamstring, with Tino Livramento replacing him at right-back for Newcastle.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:07By Ciaran Wiseman

The action is back underway at Old Trafford but there are so far no more goals between Manchester United and Newcastle.

There has also been no half-time changes for either side.

As a result, Joshua Zirkzee's early withdrawal remains the only alteration.

The summer signing was cheered off by sections of the crowd as he was replaced by Kobbie Mainoo.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:05By Ciaran Wiseman

There has also been a fast start to the second half at Villa Park.

Morgan Rogers completes the Aston Villa turnaround having earlier won the penalty which drew the hosts level.

Ollie Watkins turns provider by sending Rogers through on goal.

The England international then clinically finishes past the onrushing Bart Verbruggen.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:04By Ciaran Wiseman

Ipswich waste no time doubling their lead just moments into the second half.

Omari Hutchinson scores against his old side, having moved to Portman Road permanently in the summer.

He makes the most of a mistake from Axel Disasi, who gave the ball away carelessly to Liam Delap.

Hutchinson calmly finished before pulling out his trademark backflip celebration.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:01By Ciaran Wiseman

The action has restarted at both Villa Park and Portman Road.

Ipswich still lead Chelsea as they chase their first home win of the season.

Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins levelled for Aston Villa before the interval.

Simon Adingra had put Brighton in front early on in their clash with Villa.

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30th Dec 2024, 21:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Jamie Carragher says the issues in midfield for Manchester United tonight are on Ruben Amorim.

The United boss partnered Casemiro and Christian Eriksen alongside each other against Newcastle.

Kobbie Mainoo has since been introduced in place of Joshua Zirkzee, though.

Speaking on Sky Sports' coverage, Carragher explained: "The issue with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in midfield is on the manager.

"The spaces either side of them are wide open and that is not their fault, they cannot cover the whole area.

It is on the manager for selecting them."

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30th Dec 2024, 20:48By Ciaran Wiseman

United's best chance of the match comes right on half-time after Newcastle give the ball away in their own half.

The ball falls to Casemiro who scuffs his effort wide of the post, however.

It follows another chance for Rasmus Hojlund shortly after Ruben Amorim's first half substitution.

That change also saw Joshua Zirkzee storm off down the tunnel in scenes similar to Cristiano Ronaldo in October 2022.

The Dutch forward later returned to the United dugout moments afterwards.

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30th Dec 2024, 20:33By Ciaran Wiseman

Agonisingly close to a third for Newcastle as Sandro Tonali hits the post.

They are almost queueing up for it in the United box as Gordon controls before teeing up the Italian.

He creates an opening before stabbing the ball towards goal.

However, it ricochets back off the post before United scramble the ball away.

Isak had seen a goal disallowed for offside just moments earlier as the pressure continues.

Amorim responds by replacing Joshua Zirkzee with Kobbie Mainoo.

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30th Dec 2024, 20:23By Ciaran Wiseman

Another penalty, this time for Villa against Brighton.

Joao Pedro brings down Morgan Rogers as he attempts to clear inside the penalty area.

Ollie Watkins steps up on his return to the side to pull his side level.

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30th Dec 2024, 20:20By Ciaran Wiseman

This time Newcastle do find the finishing touch after a flowing move through the United midfield.

Gordon's cross is headed past Onana by Joelinton, who easily outjumps Lisandro Martinez.

The strike is met with sarcastic clapping from the United fans behind the goal at Old Trafford.

A brief VAR review into a possible handball comes to nothing and the goal stands.

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30th Dec 2024, 20:17By Ciaran Wiseman

United have weathered the early storm from the visitors as they begin to grow into the game.

Newcastle remain on top, though, and look far more threatening than their hosts.

Anthony Gordon has been causing all sorts of problems down the left.

He came close to teeing up a second goal after dribbling past Noussair Mazraoui but United were able to clear.

Alexander Isak then should have added another after racing through one-on-one with Andre Onana.

However, his tame chipped effort is comfortably held by the goalkeeper.

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30th Dec 2024, 20:06By Ciaran Wiseman

It's a nightmare start for Manchester United.

Lewis Hall gets forward down the left and whips in a dangerous ball towards the back post.

Alexander Isak is there unmarked to nod past Andre Onana.

It is the sixth Premier League match in a row which Isak has found the back of the net.

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30th Dec 2024, 20:01By Ciaran Wiseman

The action is underway at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Newcastle.

Ruben Amorim is hoping to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions.

Meanwhile, the visitors have won their last three league matches without conceding.

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30th Dec 2024, 20:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Another goal in the early kick-offs as Brighton take the lead at Villa Park.

Joao Pedro flicks the ball on to Simon Adingra, who brilliantly curls past Emiliano Martinez.

Brighton will leapfrog their opponents in the table with a win.

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30th Dec 2024, 19:59By Ciaran Wiseman

Liam Delap is cleaned out by Filip Jorgensen, with the Chelsea keeper conceding a penalty for the visitors.

The Ipswich forward dusts himself off to convert from 12 yards and give his side the lead.

It could be the goal which gives the Tractor Boys their first home win of the season.

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